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When it comes to environmentally-friendly travel, rail wins by far. Trains contribute to far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than other forms of transportation. But the rail industry is still under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint further to meet governmental mobility climate change targets.
How are rail organisations working to be more sustainable and what projects and developments are in the spotlight helping the industry meet targets?
Rail Baltic Estonia and Tariston AS have signed a €30.59 million contract to construct the 7km Hagudi-Alu section of the railway line, set to be completed by the end of 2027.
Network Rail and AmcoGiffen have commenced piling works for a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres station as part of the East Kilbride Enhancements project.
For Global Railway Review's latest Track Insight: Talent, the Global Centre of Rail Excellence outlines its plans to become a leading hub for rail innovation and skills development, revitalising local communities and establishing the UK's first net zero railway.
Norfolk Southern's latest report showcases significant strides in sustainability, safety improvements and community investments, aiming for a 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2034.
For Global Railway Review’s latest Track Insight: Talent, Nina Lockwood, CEO of Intuitive Talent Solutions, provides insight into the evolving challenges and strategies in talent acquisition within the rail industry.
A collaborative report emphasises the urgent need for strategic long-term planning to develop UK transport systems that are sustainable, reliable and accessible, encouraging more eco-friendly travel options.
Alstom has signed a €2.8 billion agreement with Hamburger Hochbahn AG to deliver up to 374 new metro trains and equip the U5 line with advanced signalling systems.
Liebherr Transportation Systems will supply and service advanced HVAC units for Etihad Rail's high-speed trains, ensuring passenger comfort in the United Arab Emirates' extreme climate conditions.
enfinium and Freightliner have achieved a milestone by delivering waste to the Ferrybridge site via rail, reducing emissions and road traffic while expanding the facility's catchment area for unrecyclable waste.
Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director of Corporate Communications at the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, provides insight into the organisation's unwavering commitment to sustainability through innovative eco-friendly practices and its significant achievements in reducing Delhi's pollution and carbon footprint.
Arriva Netherlands introduces a new international rail service, facilitating seamless travel between Liège, Maastricht and Aachen without requiring passengers to change trains.
Liebherr-Transportation Systems will provide 80 propane-based HVAC systems to Stadler Polska, marking its first series-produced units using this eco-friendly refrigerant.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Aurizon's Community Giving Fund empowering Australian charities, Caledonian Sleeper partnering with City Harvest to fight hunger and food waste and Southern Railway's collaboration with the Aldingbourne Trust to beautify West Sussex stations.
The railway industry, led by the Railway Industry Association, is preparing for significant changes under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's newly elected Labour government, with a focus on modernisation, sustainability and economic growth.
London Northwestern Railway has announced plans to extend services between Manchester, the West Midlands and London Euston, enhancing connectivity and capacity with new electric trains starting in 2026.
