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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?
The European Rail Supply Industry welcomes the new EU Commissioners-designate, optimistic about collaborating on sustainable transport and industrial growth to decarbonise Europe’s transport networks.
Belfast Grand Central Station, a new multimodal transport hub, has opened its doors to passengers, marking a significant milestone in the city's urban regeneration.
Alistair Gordon, CEO of Keolis UK, stresses the vital role of integrating tram systems within broader transport networks to accommodate urban growth and improve connectivity in densely populated cities.
Hitachi Rail is developing a new battery pack for commuter trains that is smaller, lighter and more powerful than existing models.
Etihad Rail Freight and Trojan General Contracting have signed an agreement to enhance logistics and transportation services, supporting the UAE’s sustainability goals by shifting more freight from road to rail.
Lumo has appointed O.agency to lead its PR efforts, aiming to enhance awareness of its eco-friendly, fully electric rail services between Edinburgh and London.
NS has launched a pioneering project to revolutionise railway fleet inspections in the Netherlands, using advanced digital technologies to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability.
Madrid's regional government is launching a pilot initiative to reduce pollution and traffic by using the metro system for parcel deliveries during non-peak hours.
The Governing Council has approved a €17.5 million, four-year contract for the renewal of Metro de Madrid's rail tracks, focusing on improving infrastructure with minimal disruption to passengers.
Rail Baltica has signed a €70.8 million contract for a unique 9.2km section of railway in Estonia, where tracks will run through a 10m deep trench, with completion expected by January 2028.
ITK Engineering's MAROS technology aims to enhance train localisation and increase rail network efficiency through precise, track-specific positioning.
Caen la Mer has awarded RATP Dev a six-year contract to enhance its Twisto network, focusing on expanding and improving tram services, including the addition of a new T4 line and the extension of the T3 line by 2028.
The Railway Industry Association has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise rail investment in the upcoming Budget, highlighting its importance for job creation, economic growth and the UK's industrial strategy.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and Brisbane have settled key issues, paving the way for rail expansion and environmental improvements in the Baylands.
SYSTRA has appointed Riona Ainge as Sustainability Lead to drive the company’s environmental and social value initiatives, focusing on carbon reduction and community impact.
