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Network Rail to secure a greener future with new MoU
Network Rail and Natural Resource Wales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reinforce their partnership in combating climate change and improving rail links for passengers.
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Northern reveal CO₂e emission savings on its most popular commuter routes
Northern have revealed the top 25 commuter routes helping to prevent up to 5.49 million kg of CO₂e emissions on its network.
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Images: Stadler set to deliver first narrow-gauge trains with hydrogen propulsion for Italy
Stadler have been awarded two framework agreements by ARST and FdC for the supply and maintenance of hydrogen trains.
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South Western Railway’s net zero targets approved by leading global climate body
South Western Railway have become the first train operator in the UK to have its carbon emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
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CER welcome new Greening Freight Transport despite reservations
CER have welcomed the opportunities the Greening Freight Transport Package offers for rail, while also warning of the risk to modal shift.
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Electrification work to begin on the Midland Main Line
Network Rail have confirmed that electrification work is to continue on the Midland Main Line to help create a greener railway for passengers.
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Network Rail announce sustainability target milestone
Network Rail have announced that three-quarters of its suppliers have, by emissions, committed to setting their own science-based emissions targets.
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HS2 trials automotive technology to drive down embedded carbon by 10%
As part of its innovation programme, HS2 are trialling a new automotive design technology that can reduce embedded carbon in HS2’s viaducts by up to 10%.
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First battery train in Europe completes phase one rollout
Hitachi Rail have completed phase one of production on the ground-breaking Masaccio train, the first European fleet able to operate on battery, electric and diesel power.
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Stadler award first contract in Lithuania
After more than 2,500 FLIRT trains have been sold worldwide, Stadler has now awarded the first FLIRT contract in Lithuania.
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Siemens Mobility and SWEG open depot for battery-powered trains
Siemens Mobility have opened a modern depot which is expected to maintain the Siemens Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains.
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East West Rail commit to 10% net biodiversity gain target across whole project
East West Rail have already established 20 Ecological Compensation Sites across the first connection stage of the project.
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Video: HS2 complete western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel
HS2 have celebrated the completion of the western portal of the Copthall Green Tunnel, one of five green tunnels on the HS2 route.
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FCH2Rail hydrogen train begins testing in Spain
The FCH2Rail project has received authorisation to begin testing its bi-mode demonstrator train with hydrogen fuel cells on the Spanish national railway network.
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New report reveals UK Government falling behind on rail decarbonisation targets
RIA analysis has revealed that the UK Government is making insufficient progress on its key rail decarbonisation commitments.
