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Akiem Group acquires Macquarie European Rail leasing business
By finalising the acquisition of Macquarie European Rail, Akiem Group now leases locomotives to rail operators across Europe and, now, the UK.
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Time for the transport sector to step up and lead the charge to net zero
For our 'Improving Rail's Environmental Impact' series, John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight, writes that rail freight has a vital role to play in helping the UK meet some of its most significant challenges, including the immediate challenge of responding to COVID-19, and the longer-term challenge of helping the…
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LNER: Delivering a better railway for the environment, communities and customers
For our ‘Improving Rail’s Environmental Impact’ series, Warrick Dent, Safety and Operations Director at London North Eastern Railway (LNER), writes that the operator is taking several steps to minimise their impact on the environment, including the introduction of their new bi-mode Azuma fleet and reducing waste on-board trains and at…
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What is the RSSB doing to ensure Great Britain’s rail is on track to be net carbon zero by 2050?
For our 'Improving Rail's Environmental Impact' series, Andrew Kluth, Lead Carbon Specialist of Sustainable Development at RSSB, explains the scope of the ongoing research and development necessary to address Great Britain’s rail challenges of decarbonisation and removing diesel-only trains from the railway.
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Arup appointed by RSSB for review of hydrogen trains case
Arup's responsibilities will help to inform specific design solutions for hydrogen-powered trains, factoring in safety and operation risks.
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Advantages of complete motor wheelset supply
With 40 years of experience, CAF MiiRA has extensive knowledge in research, design, manufacture and maintenance of complete motor wheelsets, including gearboxes.
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VR Group orders 60 diesel-electric locomotives from Stadler
The new diesel-electric locomotives for Finland´s VR Group is expected to improve the operational efficiency on non-electrified lines; 45 per cent of the Finnish rail network.
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RSSB launches R&D competition at its decarbonising rail event
On 30 October 2018, more than 150 delegates attended RSSB’s Intelligent Power Networks to Decarbonise Rail conference. This was borne out of and inspired by the UK Minister for Transport, Jo Johnson’s decree, back in February 2018, in which he said, “I would like to see us take all diesel-only…
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Amtrak is exploring market offerings to replace current fleet
In a continued effort to modernise equipment and improve the experience for its customers, Amtrak is going to the marketplace to explore the availability of rail vehicles to eventually replace the existing Amfleet I.
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Victorian Government announces A$1.5 billion investment plans for rail network
Today’s budget announcement is welcome news that significant further rail investment – in excess of A$1.5 billion – will be made in the Australian state of Victoria.
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UK Minister pledges to remove diesel-only trains from tracks by 2040
Jo Johnson, the UK’s Minister of State for the Department for Transport, has announced plans for every diesel train in Britain to be scrapped by 2040...
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A facelift for DB’s ICE 3 fleet
After some 15 years in service, 66 Deutsche Bahn (DB) ICE 3 trains are going through a redesign programme to make them fit for the future. For Global Railway Review, Jan Poppendieck, Project Manager at DB, provides more information on this challenging yet important redesign.
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Rail Baltica: Making a real difference to the region
As Rail Baltica’s main coordinator and implementer, Baiba Rubesa shares the most up-to-date information regarding this mega project.
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The Baltic States and Rail Baltica
On 30 August 2017, regular contributor, Graham Ellis, gave Global Railway Review his report on a recent visit to Lithuania and discussed the Rail Baltica project. Taking inspiration from that visit, Global Railway Review reader, Tony Olsson gives his own report on the country as well as some more information…
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What is the future of transport in the north?
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With a Transport Summit being called in Leeds for a discussion into transport for the north of England (with both government and business representatives expected to attend), Global Railway Review delves deeper into some of the issues that may be raised.