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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 26-30 September 2022.
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Sustainability
When it comes to environmentally-friendly travel, rail wins by far. Trains contribute to far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than other forms of transportation. But the rail industry is still under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint further to meet governmental mobility climate change targets.
How are rail organisations working to be more sustainable and what projects and developments are in the spotlight helping the industry meet targets?
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South Western Railway commit to reach net zero by 2040
South Western Railway have announced a landmark commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 at the latest.
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Caltrain unveil new electric trains
Caltrain has publicly unveiled new state-of-the-art electric train cars which will be put into service in 2024 and serve as the centrepiece of the Caltrain Electrification Project.
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Alstom to supply Polo Mercitalia with an additional 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives
Alstom have signed an agreement with Polo Mercitalia (FS Group) to supply an additional 20 new generation Traxx DC3 electric locomotives.
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Survey shows Midland’s businesses are all for rail improvements
A Midlands Connect survey showed that 83 per cent of businesses stated that rail improvements would result in them and their employees using rail more.
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Amtrak sets sights on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
Amtrak's net zero GHG pledge focuses on expanding efforts across its entire carbon footprint to reduce environmental impacts from operations while safely moving people.
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Global Railway Review at InnoTrans – Day three recap
During the third day of InnoTrans 2022, the Global Railway Review team have been in Berlin to break the latest news.
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Northern England residents at risk of transport-related social exclusion, says new report
Transport for the North's research reveals how a poorly connected transport system in the North of England can significantly impact people's everyday life and cause transport-related social exclusion.
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Global Railway Review at InnoTrans – Day two recap
During the second day of InnoTrans 2022, the Global Railway Review team have been in Berlin to break the latest news.
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VDB rethink mobility at InnoTrans 2022
The German Railway Industry Association hosted a Dialogue Forum on day two of InnoTrans exploring the future of mobility amongst climate change solutions.
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Siemens Mobility showcases Mireo Plus B for the first time at InnoTrans 2022
The Mireo Plus B battery trains for SFBW are scheduled to operate in Network 8 of the Ortenau regional system.
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Saudi Railway Company signs MoU at InnoTrans to develop hydrogen train solutions
Alstom and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop hydrogen train solutions adapted for Saudi Arabia.
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UNIFE sign MOU with CARS and RSI at InnoTrans 2022
UNIFE, CARS and RSI announced the signing of an MoU to establish future collaboration between railway supply industry organisations during InnoTrans 2022.
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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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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.
