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DB Cargo UK begins ETCS retrofit works at Toton depot to modernise Class 66 fleet
DB Cargo UK begins major mobilisation at Toton to retrofit Class 66s with ETCS, creating new infrastructure and engineering jobs.
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NRS orders additional EuroDual locomotive from ELP
European Loc Pool (ELP) have announced the signing of a contract for a EuroDual locomotive with Nordic Rail Service GmbH (NRS).
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Upgrading 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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VIT keeps your railway vehicles FIT
SŽ – VIT has released a new brochure showcasing their maintenance services. Explore their brochure for all types of railway vehicles maintenance – from wheelsets to the latest types of electric locomotives.
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Final design of Mireo Plus trains revealed by Siemens Mobility and Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn
The Mireo Plus H and Plus B trainsets will operate with hydrogen or battery hybrid drives, marking a new era for rail networks in Berlin and Brandenburg.
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Indian Railways receives 500th diesel-electric locomotive from Wabtec
The locomotive delivery marks a huge milestone in the ‘Make in India’ programme to develop and supply 1,000 fuel-efficient Evolution Series locomotives for Indian Railways.
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Europe’s first tri-modal train enters passenger service
The Blues train for Trenitalia runs on hybrid power and will bring high levels of comfort to passengers in Sicily.
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Opportunities for environmental progress for U.S. rail freight
Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), details four areas that the U.S. rail freight industry needs to improve in order to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lessen their overall environmental impact.
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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 10-14 October 2022.
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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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Siemens and DB test hydrogen train and mobile fuelling station for first time
Siemens and DB have tested an innovative hydrogen train and mobile fuelling station which will be used in regular passenger service as of 2024.
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DB Regio trains running through Baden-Württemberg using biofuel
57 DB Regio trains are now running through Baden-Württemberg using biofuel, resulting in around 90 per cent less CO2 emissions than diesel.
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In-Depth Focus: Technologies for Greener Rail Freight Operations
With the need to decarbonise the transportation sector greater than ever before, rail freight has a crucial role to play in meeting sustainability targets. The authors in this In-Depth Focus explore how technology can be used during freight operations to eliminate carbon emissions while still meeting commitments to customers and…
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Caltrain reaches major milestone in its electrification project
For the first time, power at the Caltrain Traction Power Substation in San Jose has been activated, allowing Caltrain to begin testing and commissioning of the overhead contact system and new EMU trains.
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Global Railway Review Issue 4 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including our InnoTrans 2022 preview, plus features from: Germany’s Federal Minister for Digital and Transport; the European Commissioner for Transport; Canadian Pacific; Norfolk Southern; the Association of American Railroads; the ERTMS Users Group; and many more!
