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€1.1 billion Green Loan successfully signed by Italo

20 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review

Italo has raised the largest-ever transportation sector Green Loan, representing a milestone in Green Financing and the sector worldwide.

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Railsystems RP GmbH orders two Vectron Dual Mode trains from Siemens

18 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The Vectron Dual Mode locomotives run on a combination of diesel and electric fuel, offering a more sustainable approach to rail transport.

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Eurostar announces new environmental commitments for 25th anniversary

14 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The new commitments include plastic-free service, planting a tree for every Eurostar train service, and gaining a third star from the SRA for food service.

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European railways call for agreement on strong Green Deal

13 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The intention is for a deal that will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport and the wider economy by 2050 at the latest.

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Grand Central Railway announces further station investments

6 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review

As part of a £2.6 million investment programme, Grand Central have announced further details of eight station investment schemes.

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Thameslink trains now returning more energy than predecessors

4 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The modernised trains will now return 50 per cent more energy to the network than their predecessors, contributing to helping power the fleet.

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Kansas City Southern publishes 2018 sustainability report

1 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review

‘For the Long Haul: Delivering Prosperity, Valuing People, Protecting the Planet’ reports a reduction in their carbon footprint, amongst other improvements within the company.

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Hardt Hyperloop secures huge investment to build 3km test facility

23 October 2019 | By Global Railway Review

An international business consortium led by Koolen Industries has made a multi-million-Euro investment in Hardt Hyperloop to build a hyperloop test facility to prove the technology can reach speeds of more than 700km/h.

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Get there, greener: How can the rail industry appeal to environmentally conscious passengers?

23 October 2019 | By Jeremy Long - MTR Corporation

As commuters begin to consider the environmental impacts of their travel more, Jeremy Long, CEO of European Business for the MTR Corporation, discusses how the rail industry can build on its current strengths to become the travel mode of choice for more passengers.