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Hitachi Rail unveil cutting-edge battery hybrid train at InnoTrans
At InnoTrans, Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia unveiled the ‘Blues Train’, a new train which will cut emissions and fuel consumption by more than 50 per cent.
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Rolling Stock
The term rolling stock in the rail transportation industry refers to any vehicle that moves along a railway track. Global Railway Review’s coverage of rolling stock includes developments in mainline and high-speed passenger trains, plus rail freight locomotives and heavy-haul wagons.
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Alstom to supply 17 additional inter-regional electric trains for Romania
With the delivery of these inter-regional electric trains, Alstom will provide its first passenger railway fleet in Romania – supporting the country’s transition to sustainable modes of mobility.
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Stadler complete MOU signing at InnoTrans 2022
Stadler have signed an MOU with CalSTA and Caltrans for four zero emission hydrogen FLIRT trains to be deployed in California.
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The modern bogie – are we on the cusp of a revolution?
From the historical patent (Chapman, 1812) to the last development, the history of the bogie is one strongly linked with rail. Innovation has been constant: even if a bogie still consists of a frame on which two wheelsets are mounted, suspensions and other components, technologies have evolved significantly. Frédéric Desgaches,…
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Global Railway Review at InnoTrans – Day one recap
During the first day of InnoTrans 2022, the Global Railway Review team have been in Berlin to break the latest news.
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The future of journal bearings for high‑speed trains
Riccardo Licciardello, Professional Engineer at ANSFISA, the Italian rail and road safety authority, explains how the journal bearing workstream of the Shift2Rail-funded GEARBODIES research project is looking to reduce the lifecycle cost of rolling stock bearings and running gear, primarily through improving the longevity of bearing units.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 12 - 16 September 2022.
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ÖBB RCG strengthen Ukraine ties with transport of grain
Since March 2022, RCG has been supporting the transport of grain from Ukraine, with over 145,000 tonnes transported in August alone.
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TGV M unveiled by Alstom and SNCF
The TGV M, which is to run on French national network from 2024, has been unveiled by Alstom and SNCF at the La Rochelle workshop.
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Alstom to locally manufacture 12 new VLocity regional trains in Australia
An additional 12 VLocity regional trains are to be locally manufactured by Alstom as part of an existing contract with the Department of Transport in Victoria, Australia.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 05 September-09 September 2022.
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Siemens and DB test hydrogen train and mobile fuelling station for first time
Siemens and DB have tested an innovative hydrogen train and mobile fuelling station which will be used in regular passenger service as of 2024.
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ZF at InnoTrans 2022: “Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW”
Efficient, electrified, sustainable: ZF will present products and services for rail, bus and other transport applications at InnoTrans 2022.
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Supporting innovation in bogie and wheelset development
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is continuing to support innovative solutions to improve the lifecycles of bogies and wheelsets. In this interview for Global Railway Review, Neil Dinmore, Principal Engineer of Structures and Materials at RSSB, provides an update on project progress.
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DB Regio trains running through Baden-Württemberg using biofuel
57 DB Regio trains are now running through Baden-Württemberg using biofuel, resulting in around 90 per cent less CO2 emissions than diesel.
