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HS2 trials automotive technology to drive down embedded carbon by 10%
As part of its innovation programme, HS2 are trialling a new automotive design technology that can reduce embedded carbon in HS2’s viaducts by up to 10%.
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First battery train in Europe completes phase one rollout
Hitachi Rail have completed phase one of production on the ground-breaking Masaccio train, the first European fleet able to operate on battery, electric and diesel power.
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Stadler award first contract in Lithuania
After more than 2,500 FLIRT trains have been sold worldwide, Stadler has now awarded the first FLIRT contract in Lithuania.
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Siemens Mobility and SWEG open depot for battery-powered trains
Siemens Mobility have opened a modern depot which is expected to maintain the Siemens Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains.
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East West Rail commit to 10% net biodiversity gain target across whole project
East West Rail have already established 20 Ecological Compensation Sites across the first connection stage of the project.
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Video: HS2 complete western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel
HS2 have celebrated the completion of the western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel, one of five green tunnels on the HS2 route.
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FCH2Rail hydrogen train begins testing in Spain
The FCH2Rail project has received authorisation to begin testing its bi-mode demonstrator train with hydrogen fuel cells on the Spanish national railway network.
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New report reveals UK Government falling behind on rail decarbonisation targets
RIA analysis has revealed that the UK Government is making insufficient progress on its key rail decarbonisation commitments.
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Video: Electric trains run on Caltrain corridor for the first time
Caltrain have reached an electrification milestone as electric trains operated under power from the overhead contact system (OCS) for the first time.
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Q&A with Ruth Humphrey: Leading the way for decarbonisation
At Railtex, Ruth Humphrey, Head of Business Development and Strategy for Siemens Mobility, spoke with Global Railway Review about the importance of decarbonisation and how the rail industry can overcome the barriers of lowering carbon.
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Q&A with RIA’s David Clarke: Decarbonisation in rail
During Railtex 2023, Global Railway Review sat down with David Clarke, Technical Director of RIA, to discuss decarbonisation in the rail industry and what RIA are doing to help meet its targets.
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Riding the success of rail: The role of the railway in keeping our cities innovative for the future
Global Railway Review sits down with the Rail Unit at UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, to discuss the work being carried out alongside their members to drive forward the rail sector.
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CPK presents the benefits of forecasting in developing sustainable transport infrastructure
Railway infrastructure is critical for enabling mobility, and as transport demands continue to grow then modernising and expanding the railway network becomes essential.
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Q&A with Midlands Connect’s Maria Machancoses: Opportunities for the Midlands
Maria Machancoses, CEO of Midlands Connect, spoke to Global Railway Review during Railtex about some of the biggest challenges currently facing the rail industry and the ways that Midlands Connect are dealing with them.
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Tesmec Rail and Škoda Group sign collaboration agreement for green solutions
Tesmec Rail have signed a collaboration agreement with Škoda Group for electrically powered traction solutions.