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Network Rail completes London King’s Cross improvement scheme
The project to replace the over 40-year-old tracks and track layout on the 1.5 mile approach into London King's Cross station has been completed.
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HybridFLEX battery-diesel train continues programme of testing
Senior managers from Porterbrook and Chiltern Railways have visited the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway to see the testing of Britain's first hybrid-powered train.
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Network Rail signs declaration in pledge to make rail travel greener
Britain’s rail infrastructure operator has joined railway organisations from around the world in signing the UIC's Climate Declaration to further commit to tackling climate change.
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Northern introduces eight bi-mode Class 769 trains onto network
The Class 769 bi-mode trains enable operation without an overhead or third rail supply, spreading the benefits of electrification to non-electrified routes.
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Alstom’s first France-Germany cross-border train begins certification and approval tests
The first of 30 new cross-border trains, which will operate between France and Germany, has begun testing for certification and approval, with the aim of beginning operation in 2024.
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DB Cargo increases efforts to deliver noise emission reductions
In order to reduce the impact of rail noise on German residents, DB Cargo has implemented a range of measures, including noise protection walls, to achieve its reduction target.
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Long Island Rail Road to test feasibility of electric trains travelling on diesel branches
LIRR will work with Alstom to complete an eight-month initial analysis of the use of batteries that could enable electric railcars to travel on the railroad’s diesel branches.
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RB Rail AS releases first virtual concept for new Rail Baltica high-speed train
RB Rail AS' first virtual high-speed train visualisation has been released in order to provide a general overview of the train's design concept and features.
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UK rail industry and campaign groups call for electrification to be a government priority
In order to meet the government’s legally binding net zero commitments, 15 UK rail industry stakeholders have called for an immediate programme of electrification.
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VR Transpoint introduces 1km-long, 80 wagon freight train into service
The train, which will operate between Vainikkala and Hamina in Finland, will enable VR Transpoint to increase the efficiency of its freight transportation services.
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FirstGroup to set science-based target for net zero emissions by 2050
FirstGroup has become the first transport operator in the UK to commit to setting such an ambitious net zero by 2050 or earlier emissions target.
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Ferrovienord orders 20 regional trains from Alstom for operation in Lombardy
For a total value of €125 million, Ferrovienord has ordered 20 regional trains for service in the Region of Lombardy, which will be delivered by Alstom from 2023 onwards.
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Deutsche Bahn expands its utilisation of wind power to supply electricity
Approximately 190 gigawatt hours of wind power from the Amrumbank-West offshore wind farm in Germany will supply DB's trains in the future.
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Siemens Mobility and University of Birmingham to establish a centre of excellence for rail
The centre, to be located in Goole, will aim to accelerate the adoption of technology within the rail industry and spotlight decarbonisation.
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New rail decarbonisation campaign launched by UK’s Railway Industry Association
RIA's campaign will call on the UK government to increase its efforts to decarbonise the UK rail network, including through electrification and hydrogen power, ahead of COP26 in November 2021.
