Amtrak pledge to reduce 40 per cent greenhouse gas emissions
Amtrak will fully transition all electricity to carbon-free sources by 2030, committing their future to sustainable travel for passengers.
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RIA launch Self-Assessment Tool to assess innovation readiness levels
The new RIA Self-Assessment Tool will ask users a series of questions to determine their innovation readiness.
CHSRA board approves 90-mile San Jose to Merced project section
CHSRA board have unanimously approved the project section following the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report.
Alstom awarded maintenance contract by Alpha Trains Group for 70 locomotives
Alstom have been awarded a long-term maintenance contract by Alpha Trains Group to maintain part of its locomotive fleet for the next eight years.
Stadler to supply 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives in the UK
Stadler have signed an agreement with GBRF for the supply of 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives in the UK.
Amtrak to restore Amtrak Hartford Line Service to pre-pandemic levels
Amtrak, alongside the CTDOT and MassDOT, are restoring the Amtrak Hartford Line Service to meet increasing passenger demand.
Renfe install lifesaving defibrillators into its fleet
Renfe are installing a total of 668 defibrillators to save lives in situations where a passenger needs early care in the event of a cardiorespiratory arrest.
DB Cargo UK examine the growth of international rail freight
DB Cargo UK have hosted cross industry talks about the future of international rail freight, discussing ways to increase the volume of rail freight through the Channel Tunnel.
Alstom partners with SACE to strengthen link with Italy
Alstom will partner with SACE to increase its exports in Italy and strengthen its relationship with the Italian supply chain.
ÖBB to modernise Phyrn-Schober axis to strengthen international rail freight
ÖBB have announced they are continuing with plans to modernise the axis to strength international rail freight and to achieve climate targets.
Stimio offer monitoring and prediction solution for sand levels in silos
Stimio have announced a new monitoring solution for sand levels in silos that will collect data which allows users to predict when a low level is reached.
East Midlands Railway complete first phase of upgrade to Eastcroft Depot
East Midlands Railway have now completed the first phase of a £2 million upgrade to Eastcroft Depot, with the second phase already underway.
HS2 release environmentally friendly design update for Cubbington
HS2’s design update for Cubbington includes new landscaped slopes and green bridges that will provide habitats and connections for wildlife.
HS1 Ltd to improve station experience with passenger flow technology
HS1 Ltd will use technology that is able to pin-point and count every person in St Pancras International, improving passenger flows.
Alstom celebrate 30th anniversary of the first high-speed train in Spain
Alstom have celebrated 30 years of high-speed rail in Spain, with the first high-speed train travelling on Spanish railway lines back in April 1992.
