All Hydrogen traction (onboard) articles
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InterviewThe zero-emission yard: the physics of the hydrogen retrofit
Vanguard’s HydroShunter project shows how a hydrogen Class 08 retrofit could decarbonise freight yards. Chief Engineer Charles Calvert explains the series-hybrid architecture combining hydrogen power with 1950s traction motors.
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ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Energy & Traction 2026
Learn how rail operators are tackling cost, grid, and operational barriers to decarbonise traction, with expert insights on hydrogen, battery, and electrification strategies, plus depot and real-time coordination solutions.
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NewsDB Cargo UK sells 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s GFR for freight operations
DB Cargo UK will deliver 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s GFR, enhancing freight efficiency and modernising diesel traction across Central and South-Eastern Europe.
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NewsUK green-lights five hydrogen technology demonstrations including first hydrogen-powered railway shunter
Five UK projects will showcase hydrogen production, storage, and end-use technologies, including the nation’s first hydrogen-powered rail shunter.
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NewsBalfour Beatty demonstrates hydrogen-powered engine technology reducing carbon emissions across rail and infrastructure fleets
Balfour Beatty has successfully trialled Engine Carbon Clean, cutting emissions by 15.79 per cent on rail-mounted plant and improving fuel efficiency and engine performance.
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NewsNetwork Rail leads Britain’s first ever hydrogen delivery by rail
Hydrogen has been carried by rail for the first time in Britain, signalling a major step toward greener freight and energy distribution.
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NewsNetwork Rail completes UK’s first low-carbon track renewal between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill
Network Rail and Southern Renewals Enterprise deliver the UK’s first low-carbon track renewal, cutting emissions through innovative materials and renewable-powered operations in south London.
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NewsAlstom urges global leaders to make rail central to decarbonised transport at COP30 in Brazil
At COP30 in Brazil, Alstom highlights rail as the most efficient, sustainable, and inclusive mode of transport, sponsoring the first-ever Transport Pavilion.
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NewsAlstom opens 100 new rail jobs in Italy as Sesto San Giovanni site celebrates 70 years
Alstom announces 100 new positions across Italy at its historic Sesto San Giovanni site, supporting growth in railway maintenance, innovation, and sustainable mobility.
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NewsUS' first hydrogen passenger train ZEMU to debut this weekend
San Bernardino’s ZEMU hybrid hydrogen-battery passenger train launches Saturday, offering zero-emission, zero-fare rides along the Arrow Corridor.
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NewsChiltern Railways secures low-emission train fleet to enhance services and cut environmental impact by 2026
Chiltern Railways will introduce 13 modern trains using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil fuel from 2026, improving passenger experience while supporting Arriva’s sustainability and decarbonisation goals.
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ArticleTrack Insight Report: How Rail Operations Are Evolving in 2025
The global rail industry is entering a new era, powered by cutting-edge technology, shifting passenger expectations, and an urgent drive for sustainability. By 2050, global rail demand is projected to double. Download our FREE report to explore how operations are transforming and what the future holds for mobility networks worldwide.
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NewsGCRE showcases cutting-edge rail technologies at innovation event with over 200 industry guests
GCRE hosted a showcase event for rail innovations, featuring twelve projects supported by the Innovation in Railway Construction programme, highlighting sustainable rail solutions.
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NewsABB and Stadler US partner to advance sustainable rail transport with innovative battery-powered and hydrogen trains
ABB collaborates with Stadler US to provide traction systems for battery-powered and hydrogen trains in Illinois and California, supporting greener rail transport.
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NewsDB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska refurbish wagons for Tata Steel’s green transition
DB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska are refurbishing 60 BAA wagons for Tata Steel’s £1.25 billion shift to green steel production.
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NewsDonaldson showcases innovative hydrogen purification solutions at H2Poland 2025 to support Europe's green energy transition
Donaldson presents advanced hydrogen filtration and drying technologies at H2Poland 2025, enhancing efficiency and safety in Europe’s growing hydrogen sector.
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ArticleInnoTrans 2024 Review
At the end of our Winter Issue, you'll find our exclusive review of InnoTrans 2024, where we met with some brilliant voices of the industry and got to grips with some of the latest technologies and projects to be “rolled-out” in the next few years.
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NewsAlstom announces €63 million investment to boost Italy’s rail infrastructure and sustainability
Alstom's €63 million investment plan for 2024-2026 aims to enhance Italy's rail infrastructure through sustainable innovations like hydrogen trains and expanded production capacities across multiple sites.
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ReportGlobal Railway Review's Track Insight: Decarbonisation
This Track Insight Report delves into the latest advancements of thinking and technology in the rail industry to achieve decarbonisation.
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ArticleRoundtable: Alternative Fuels
As the rail industry strives to achieve net zero and promote its reputation as the greenest form of public transport, while approaching new ideas to reduce emissions in freight, Global Railway Review asks some industry experts for their outlook on alternative fuels.