DB developing emission-free ammonia-hydrogen engine
DB are cooperating with FFI to develop a new emission-free ammonia-hydrogen technology to replace conventional diesel engines.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 03-07 October 2022.
HS2 launch the first of six giant London tunnelling machines
HS2 has celebrated the launch of the first 2,000 tonne TBM that will dig over 26 miles of tunnels under London.
HS2 open Innovation Accelerator project to harness the power of AI
HS2 has opened applications for tech start-ups and SMEs to join the Innovation Accelerator programme in order to help smooth the delivery of design changes.
Rail automation based on tried and tested technology
As the digitalisation of rail continues, Bosch Engineering is researching and developing systems and functions for automation of rail traffic.
LNER see strong post-pandemic passenger recovery
ORR have published data which shows that LNER saw more customers return to its services when compared with pre-pandemic usage than any other franchised operator.
Go-Ahead to deploy brand-new 1,000-seat Siemens electric trains in Bavaria
Go-Ahead are to operate on six additional German routes with a fleet of double-decker Siemens electric trains starting from December.
ORR publish report on Network Rail’s efficiency and financial performance
ORR’s report shows that despite Network Rail’s efficiency improvements, their wider financial performance missed its target by £487 million in 2021-2022.
HS2 launch search for manager to run new Innovation Investment Fund
The chosen fund manager will act on behalf of partnership members to invest in transport construction start-ups working to deliver Britain’s new high-speed rail network.
GCRE acquire a fleet of three Class 360/2 EMUs
The newly acquired fleet of Class 360/2 EMUs will be used by the Global Centre of Rail Excellence as part of their testing and research.
Fleet of specialist trains and drones to keep UK rail routes clear of leaves in Autumn
Aerial drones and specialist trains will be used to wash leaf debris from UK main lines during the Autumn.
RIA calls on Government to reduce rail uncertainty
On the eve of the new Transport Secretary’s speech at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference, the RIA has called for the UK Government to provide more certainty to the rail industry.
Three companies nominated for 2nd tender round of Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia
Companies from Italy, France, and Spain have been nominated for the 2nd round of construction supervision services for the Rail Baltica main line.
Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 26-30 September 2022.
InnoTrans 2022 in pictures
With 137,394 visitor numbers official announced through the doors of the Messe Berlin, we take a look back at InnoTrans 2022 with a selection of photos taken by the Global Railway Review team.
