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HS2 introduces carbon neutral concrete to ensure sustainable construction
The concrete product will provide a reduction of 42 per cent in carbon emissions, with the remaining emissions being offset.
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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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Network Rail publishes strategy to make rail travel cleaner and greener
Network Rail has published its ambitious Environmental Sustainability Strategy which forms a key part of its ambition for Britain's railways to be the cleanest, greenest form of mass transport.
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Network Rail rolls out coffee cup recycling bins at stations
Passengers are being encouraged to ‘Sip, Save and Recycle’ in a bid to make stations greener.
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Midlands Connect welcomes possibility of Midland Main Line electrification
By electrifying the Midlands Main Line, the network will achieve its decarbonisation targets sooner and improve passenger connectivity.
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DB Regio survey outlines expected increase in passengers post-COVID-19
Findings of DB Regio's survey also included that public transport is expected to play a key role in delivering traffic and climate change.
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Plans to expand Nightjet services in Europe
SBB and ÖBB are working to increase Nightjet services to 25 European destinations from 2023 in response to rising demand for sustainable travel.
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DB Regio introduces driver assistance systems to become more sustainable
By installing the driver assistance system on its trains, DB Regio can cut consumption by up to 11.5 million litres of diesel per year.
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HS2 trials AI solution to cut carbon emissions
The solution forms part of HS2’s plans to reduce its carbon footprint through measuring and comparing the environmental impacts of construction.
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ÖBB begins testing of hydrogen train in passenger service
The hydrogen train will operate along two routes for a 10-week testing period to gain a range of experience with the alternative technology.
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Network Rail publishes strategy to highlight importance of decarbonising the railway
The collaborative cross-industry initiative, chaired by Network Rail, provides technical advice to funders on how changing rail traction can contribute to the UK target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Canadian National Railway orders 50 all-electric trucks for intermodal fleet
The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is to acquire 50 zero-emission trucks as part of its fleet of vehicles for intermodal use.
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GTR opens rail’s largest EV charging hub to meet increasing consumer demand
On World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) - the UK’s biggest rail franchise - has opened a dedicated EV charging hub at Hatfield Station to meet the increasing consumer demand for electric vehicles.
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DB Cargo awards two-engine locomotives contract to Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility will deliver a total of 400 electric and diesel hybrid locomotives to DB Cargo, with the first delivery expected in 2023.
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Deutsche Bahn begins search for sustainable alternative drives and fuels
With a target of becoming climate-neutral by 2050, Deutsche Bahn has begun testing and implementing new sustainable fuels and drives.
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NJ TRANSIT to receive additional environmentally-friendly dual-power locomotives
New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) has exercised an option for eight additional BOMBARDIER ALP-45 dual-power locomotives, making this NJ TRANSIT’s fourth order for this locomotive type.
