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Etihad Rail announces advanced rail freight terminal at Dubai Industrial City
The new rail freight terminal, announced by Etihad Rail and Dubai Industrial City, aims to enhance connectivity between the emirates.
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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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Wabtec introduces sustainable locomotive to Brazil’s rail freight market
Wabtec are introducing the ES44ACi diesel-electric locomotive in Brazil, lowering operating costs and providing greater energy efficiency as the country continues to decarbonise.
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MÁV-START fleet to be expanded with 115 new electric locomotives
MÁV-START has completed the public procurement procedure for 90 dual voltage and 25 triple voltage electric locomotives.
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RIA publish review into UK Government’s rail decarbonisation progress
The RIA review looks at the progress of 12 key recommendations made on how the UK can reduce its dependence on diesel-only trains.
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Alstom to deliver 20 Coradia Stream inter-regional trains in Romania
Alstom and the ARF have signed a contract for the delivery of 20 trains and associated maintenance services for 15 years valued at €270 million.
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Norfolk Southern launch next generation carbon calculator
The industry leading online tool helps customers to accurately account for, measure and mitigate carbon emissions in their supply chain decisions.
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Metro Trains Melbourne switches to energy-efficient train lighting
Metro is switching to more sustainable, energy-efficient LEDs on its X’Trapolis and Siemens Nexas fleets.
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Wabtec agree to modernise 330 Norfolk Southern Locomotives
Wabtec have announced an additional multi-year order from Norfolk Southern to modernise 330 locomotives, furthering fuel efficacy and reducing the emissions of the fleet.
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HS2 reveal design for noise-cancelling north portal of the Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 have revealed designs for the north portal, which cuts noise from trains entering and exiting the Chiltern Tunnel at speeds of up to 320km/h.
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NJ TRANSIT begin development on first ever sustainability plan
NJ TRANSIT have started producing a sustainability plan that will incorporate feedback from stakeholders to shape the future of rail sustainability at the company.
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Simulation models in hybrid train design: Issues of fitness for purpose
For Global Railway Review, David J. Murray-Smith, Honorary Senior Research Fellow and Emeritus Professor at the James Watt School of Engineering for the University of Glasgow, details the flaws in current simulation models for hybrid trains and explores how they can be corrected.
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First electrification system for rail freight terminals boost UK net zero plans
A rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire has become the first in the UK to demonstrate an electrification system, boosting plans to reach net zero.
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Siemens Mobility to deliver first hydrogen-powered train for Bavaria
The two-car hydrogen-powered trainset will be presented to the public in the spring of 2022, with pilot tests beginning from mid-2023 on Bayerische Regiobahn routes.
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Canada begin new phase of procurement process for High Frequency Rail
The Government is seeking the advice and views from people in the industry regarding the High Frequency Rail Project, the largest transportation project Canada has seen in decades.
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Final environmental study released for San Jose–Merced high-speed line
The CHSRA board of directors will consider the report which, if approved, will lead to the project section becoming shovel ready.
