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Survey reveals further convincing is needed to change travel habits
A new Network Rail survey reveals that the British public view the railway as a greener mode of transport, yet many still use cars for travel.
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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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Hitachi Rail reduces carbon emissions by 30.5 per cent in 2020-2021
The global transport company, Hitachi Rail, has announced that is has achieved a major reduction of 30.5 per cent in carbon emissions for 2020-21, despite the impact of COVID-19.
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Hull Trains’ Paragon fleet continues to help cut carbon emissions
Hull Trains has announced that since the introduction of its modern and innovative Paragon fleet, both energy consumption and carbon emissions have decreased.
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Green train travels across Forth Bridge to mark COP26 in Glasgow
The first emission-free fully electric train has crossed the historic Forth Bridge to commemorate COP26 taking place in Glasgow, with action footage revealed by Network Rail and Vivarail.
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Maximising rail’s role in delivering a carbon neutral future
Lucie Anderton, Head of the Sustainability Unit at the UIC, examines the opportunity to fully realise rail’s capability to decarbonise daily mobility, but asks, will we be bold enough to drive this modal shift?
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HS2 launches virtual tour to display commitment to tackle climate change
HS2 Ltd has unveiled a virtual tour of its sustainable Interchange Station, to showcase the high-speed railway’s commitments to helping the fight against UK climate change.
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ÖBB RCG now operates green traction current in the Czech Republic
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has begun operations of TransFER connections, exclusively powered by green traction current, to pursue the path to sustainable goods traffic in the Czech Republic.
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At COP26, rail needs to lead the transport decarbonisation revolution
Dyan Crowther, CEO of HS1 Ltd – the operator of the UK’s only high-speed line – looks ahead to COP26 and how the summit can act as a turning point for the transport sector in intensifying the fight against climate change, plus how HS1 aims to increase its passenger numbers…
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Roundtable: Decarbonising Rail
Find out what these industry experts think about topics including: the barriers in upgrading and electrifying existing/new rail networks; overcoming the uncertainties of using alternative green traction technologies; and how the rail freight sector plays a part in rail’s decarbonisation efforts.
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Global Railway Review Issue 5 2021
Packed full of exclusive content, including: a Roundtable discussion on Decarbonising Rail; an In-Depth Focus to explore FRMCS; the impact of COVID-19 on Indonesia’s rail industry; establishing cyber-security for next generation rail mobility; and much more!
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CSX awarded climate award for its emissions reduction programme
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry have named CSX as a 2021 Climate Leadership Award recipient in recognition of the company’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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RIA responds to the UK governments Net Zero Strategy
"Although we welcome these positive plans, action is needed now if we are to reach Net Zero on our railways by 2050," says David Clarke, Technical Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA).
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Japan’s DENCHA train celebrates five years of battery-powered service
Over the past five years, JR Kyushu's DENCHA trains - the world’s first battery-powered train charged by AC overhead lines - have reduced CO2 emissions by 2.7 million kg.
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Czech Railway Research Institute invests to reduce its carbon footprint
The Czech-based Railway Research Institute, VUZ, has announced plans to install its own sources of clean energy and the environmentally friendly production of hydrogen.
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ERTMS rollout vital for modal shift envisaged in Green Deal, says CER
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has announced the publication of its latest Position Papers 'Boosting ERTMS deployment' and 'The revision of TEN-T Regulation 1315/2013', highlighting the key issues if rail is to become the green transport mode of choice.
