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Germany will start renovating the Riedbahn corridor between Mannheim and Frankfurt in July 2024, with Ermewa leasing modern wagons to DB Fahrwegdienste GmbH to support the project.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Hull Trains' special VIP experience day for a young railway enthusiast, TransPennine Express' biodiversity enhancement with new station planter upgrades and The Big Rail Diversity Challenge 2024.
HS1 Ltd's 2023/24 ESG report highlights strides in sustainability, including reductions in energy consumption and expanded community engagement efforts, underscoring its commitment to environmental and social responsibility amid passenger growth.
ONE UK, in partnership with Freightliner, will extend the use of renewable HVO100 fuel for all cargo transportation via rail following a successful 6-month pilot, significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Amtrak's newly released Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainability Report highlights significant progress toward achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, showcasing initiatives such as transitioning to renewable diesel and reducing plastic waste.
A trial at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre showcased Advanced Hydrogen Technologies' Engine Carbon Clean and Capture device, significantly cutting emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency in railway locomotives.
Škoda Group's introduction of the RegioPanter, the first Czech single-deck electric unit with traction batteries, marks a transformative step in providing a greener alternative to diesel trains on non-electrified tracks.
Steamology, a green technology start-up, has partnered with Arup and Eversholt Rail to develop and evaluate green steam technology for zero-emission freight trains.
Caltrain has successfully tested eight trains running simultaneously on its newly electrified corridor, marking a significant milestone before the launch of full electric service in September 2024.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's Metro Bhawan achieves Carbon Neutral certification, marking a significant milestone in sustainable urban transportation and its commitment to combating climate change.
UK operator Northern have announced that the 'magstripe' ticket may soon be obsolete, noting a rise in digital ticket purchases.
This Track Insight Report delves into the latest advancements of thinking and technology in the rail industry to achieve decarbonisation.
24 May 2024 | By
Testing of the UK’s first intercity battery train commenced earlier today. The battery, which generates a peak power of more than 700kw, has now been successfully retrofitted onto a TransPennine Express ‘Nova 1’ train (five-carriage intercity Class 802), ahead of the trial on Transpennine routes this summer.
Rail Baltica are hosting the upcoming French-Latvian Business Forum, taking place on 22 May in Riga, gathering policy-makers and leaders.
Northern are celebrating their year-long partnership with Avena, over the period of which they have recycled 10,000kg of old uniforms.
