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Alstom receives order from SNCF Voyageurs for first hydrogen trains in France
On behalf of four French Regions, SNCF Voyageurs has placed an order with Alstom for the delivery of the first hydrogen trains for France.
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Siemens Mobility and University of Birmingham to establish a centre of excellence for rail
The centre, to be located in Goole, will aim to accelerate the adoption of technology within the rail industry and spotlight decarbonisation.
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New rail decarbonisation campaign launched by UK’s Railway Industry Association
RIA's campaign will call on the UK government to increase its efforts to decarbonise the UK rail network, including through electrification and hydrogen power, ahead of COP26 in November 2021.
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CP purchases fuel cell modules for its Hydrogen Locomotive Program
Canadian Pacific's Hydrogen Locomotive Program will see the development of North America's first hydrogen-powered line-haul freight locomotive.
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Using electrification and technology to support rail decarbonisation
How can rail innovators contribute to carbon reduction? The industry response to this has been to set up the cross-industry rail decarbonisation taskforce, but what can innovators like Viper Innovations do to pitch-in?
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First of a Kind competition opens £9 million fund for rail innovators
The competition is calling for fresh thinking from rails inventors and innovators with ideas to improve passenger journeys and decarbonise the rail network.
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Russian Railways plans phase out purchases of diesel-only locos
According to Russian Railways' Deputy General Director and Chief Engineer, after 2025 the operator plans to purchase electric, natural gas and alternative energy locomotives only.
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Arcola Energy to lead consortium for delivery of Scotland’s first hydrogen-powered train
By working on the development of Scotland's first hydrogen train, Arcola Energy and the consortium will support the country's target to achieve net zero emissions by 2035.
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Alstom’s hydrogen train completes three months of testing with ÖBB
Alstom's Coradia iLint, the world's first hydrogen fuel cell train, has completed three months of test operations on Austrian regional lines.
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Ferrovie Nord Milano to receive hydrogen fuel cell trains from Alstom
Amounting to approximately €160 million, the order is for six hydrogen fuel cell trains, with the first train delivery expected within 36 months.
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Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility to develop new hydrogen train
Both companies will test a climate-friendly complete system consisting of the hydrogen train and its specially developed infrastructure.
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Siemens Energy and Siemens Mobility sign MoU for development of hydrogen train systems
By working together, Siemens Energy and Siemens Mobility will be able to offer a complete hydrogen solution to customers, subsequently supporting the decarbonisation of the European rail industry.
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Hydrogen train tests in the Netherlands successfully meets objectives
A report on the tests of Alstom's Coradia iLint trains has found that the hydrogen train is a fully viable alternative to diesel equipment.
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Transport for the North welcomes Tees Valley being named as UK Hydrogen Transport Hub
Following the announcement about Tees Valley, TfN has highlighted that hydrogen power and electrification are key components of future plans for rail in the North.
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Hydrogen-powered train to run for first time on UK mainline
The hydrogen-powered HydroFLEX train, developed by the University of Birmingham and Porterbrook, will help to decarbonise rail transportation.