All Net zero strategy & reporting articles – Page 28
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NewsStrong political and European Commission support for Rail Baltica
The European Commission and other political figures have lent their support to the Rail Baltica project, demonstrated on 8th November.
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NewsLTG Link: Train to Riga planned from 27th December
LTG Link have planned a new train service to Riga, Latvia, which will run from 27th December of this year.
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NewsFord & Stanley celebrates new three-year deal with CAF
Talent services company Ford & Stanley have signed a new three year deal with CAF UK, further extending its successful collaboration.
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NewsLeaves on the Line: Dalgety Bay Project Clears Vegetation
Network Rail have cleared vegetation around Dalgety Bay station, to stop the problem of leaves on the line, but have also planted new trees.
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NewsThanks to all who attended Digital Rail Live 2023!
This year, Global Railway Review's annual event, Digital Rail Live, took place at the impressive Millennium Gloucester Hotel in Kensington on Wednesday 20th September. For the first time, this event was partnered with the Transport Innovation Summit from our sister-brand Intelligent Transport.
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NewsSANDAG Selects HDR for LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project
SANDAG selects HDR to complete the next phase of their San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment project, leading environmental clearance.
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ArticleGaining traction on the route to decarbonization
Low-carbon hydrogen offers an enticing prospect as the fuel for future low-emission traction. The challenge is that the supply chain is not yet ready to support the large-scale deployment needed to decarbonize rail transportation. Even so, there are interim decarbonization measures that operators can adopt using existing technology, as Edgar ...
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NewsŠkoda Group signs €320 million contract with Uzbekistan Railways
Škoda Group signs €320 million contract with Uzbekistan Railways, promising 30 wide-gauge electric train units.
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NewsAPTA TRANSform Conference & EXPO Kicks Off in Orlando
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) kicked off its 2023 TRANSform Conference & EXPO.
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ArticleHow can rail investments be planned wisely?
The planned rail investments of Centralny Port Komunikacyjny are going to increase the number of long-distance rail passengers to 134 million by 2050, a factor of more than twice, according to the forecasts. Integrated Clock-face Timetable for Poland, Passenger Transport Model, Freight Transport Model, Local Mobility Hubs – these are ...
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NewsHow to Prepare for Decarbonization by Electrifying Rail
Using clean electricity rather than fossil-fuel-based electricity to power buildings, electric vehicles and facility fleets can significantly reduce a rail facility’s carbon footprint. But it’s not as easy as flipping a switch, says HDR's Will Kirby.
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NewsHow the UAE National Rail Network aims to protect biodiversity
Rail is considered to be one of the world’s most ubiquitous forms of transportation, due its high levels of reliability and efficiency. With touchpoints across virtually every industry, rail transports goods – both consumer and industrial – between regions and across borders, and many will use a train for transportation ...
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NewsIrish Rail to trial Europe’s first retrofitted hydrogen freight locomotive
Irish Rail are teaming with DIGAS to test a retrofitted hydrogen locomotive using a cleaner burning renewable fuel.
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NewsImages: HS2 begin work on longest green tunnel
HS2 have begun working on the 2.7km Greatworth green tunnel which will be built on the surface before being covered by earth, trees and shrubs to fit in with the countryside.
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NewsHS2 trains recognised for reduced carbon impact
HS2’s new high speed trains, which are set to run on the network within 10 years, have been recognised as the most environmentally-friendly in the world.
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ArticleThe approach to asset management at the East West Rail Company
Joao Rocha, Head of Asset Management and Maintenance at the East West Rail Company, explains that by scoping and testing asset management requirements at a much earlier stage in the delivery of an infrastructure project, the most appropriate assets can be selected and designed to ultimately deliver the best value ...
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ArticleChallenging the norm: DB Cargo UK’s Solutions Design team
Economic and political challenges combined with a fixed asset base and a changing customer demand, creates an environment for planning and operational complexities. In 2022, the DB Cargo UK board invested in a new team, Solutions Design. The core focus for the team is to implement resource optimisation and deliver ...
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ArticleUpgrading systems to provide greater levels of capacity and resilience
Billy Gilpin, Director, Railway Undertaking at Irish Rail, details the work Ireland’s operator is doing to develop and implement strategies that deliver higher performance, including operational delivery, service planning, fleet maintenance and support, and how best to deal with complex operational issues.
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NewsMore Amtrak Airo trainsets ordered to meet surging demand
Amtrak have executed a contract option for 10 more Amtrak Airo trainsets, bring the overall total to 83 units.