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RIA Northern Ireland publish rail manifesto ahead of assembly elections
The RIA Northern Ireland have published a manifesto that sets out four key recommendations for rail, ahead of the country’s assembly elections.
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Alstom and ENGIE team up to offer rail freight decarbonisation solution
The Alstom and ENGIE partnership will replace diesel-powered locomotives with hydrogen versions, with European rail freight countries being the target market.
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Decarbonising transport – is rail green enough?
Richard Mann, Rail Strategy Lead at the sub-national transport body Midlands Connect, explains the different ways that rail can be decarbonised in central England and how the Midlands are able to meet the challenges this offers.
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The key role of alternative fuels in the decarbonisation of Europe’s rail sector
With the European Union focusing more on confronting climate change, Jonathan Cutuli, Public Affairs Manager at UNIFE, explains the key role that alternative fuels can play for the rail sector in lowering GHG emissions and how investment is key to producing greener results.
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Simulation models in hybrid train design: Issues of fitness for purpose
For Global Railway Review, David J. Murray-Smith, Honorary Senior Research Fellow and Emeritus Professor at the James Watt School of Engineering for the University of Glasgow, details the flaws in current simulation models for hybrid trains and explores how they can be corrected.
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Siemens Mobility to deliver first hydrogen-powered train for Bavaria
The two-car hydrogen-powered trainset will be presented to the public in the spring of 2022, with pilot tests beginning from mid-2023 on Bayerische Regiobahn routes.
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PKP Energetyka invest in hydrogen revolution for Polish railway
Poland's first railway traction micro-system using electrolysers is to be built thanks to tender published by the company.
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Agreement signed to boost hydrogen tech for rail transport in Hungary
Alstom and Hungary’s leading oil and gas company have signed an agreement to cooperate in examining the use of hydrogen technology in rail transportation in Hungary.
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Alstom and Liebherr to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell optimisation
To optimise hydrogen systems in the railway industry, Alstom and Liebherr have signed a collaboration agreement that plans to improve the reliability, durability, power density, and cost of fuel cells.
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Green technologies to shape the future of Russian Railways
As a national leader in technology and partner to global railway associations, Russian Railways (RZD) is implementing international projects focused on sustainable development. Here, Sergey Kobzev, First Deputy General Director and Chief Engineer of RZD, responsible for environmental protection issues, reduction of the carbon footprint and ensuring compliance with international…
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Rail’s role in the future of zero carbon transport in the UK
Transport is currently the largest contributor to UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, as a result, decarbonisation is a key priority for the industry. In July 2021, the UK government published its Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP) – its ‘greenprint’ – detailing the steps needed for transport to become a net…
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HydroFLEX train now ready for the next stage of its journey
Britain’s first mainline-approved hydrogen-train has been operating at Glasgow's COP26 to demonstrate its role in driving the green industrial revolution.
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Agreement signed for the UK’s first ever brand-new hydrogen train fleet
The agreement between Alstom and Eversholt Rail will see the delivery of 10 HMUs, supporting the UK and Scotland government ambitions to decarbonise the rail sector.
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Canadian Pacific expands its Hydrogen Locomotive Programme
A $15 million grant will be awarded to Canadian Pacific so that it can expand its Hydrogen Locomotive Program to include additional locomotives and fueling stations.
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Roundtable: Decarbonising Rail
Find out what these industry experts think about topics including: the barriers in upgrading and electrifying existing/new rail networks; overcoming the uncertainties of using alternative green traction technologies; and how the rail freight sector plays a part in rail’s decarbonisation efforts.