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Amtrak order additional 50 Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility
Amtrak’s order builds on the initial order of 75 locomotives in 2018, with the first having entered service in February 2022.
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HS2 update designs near Lichfield to cut carbon emissions
HS2 have updated designs at Streethay near Lichfield to cut carbon emissions, with 80 per cent less concrete now being used in the project.
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CargoBeamer officially carbon neutral
CargoBeamer have announced that the services it offers and the company itself are carbon neutral, with corresponding certificates issued by TÜV Nord Cert.
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Alstom agree to supply 20 new Traxx DC3 locomotives for GTS Rail
Alstom have signed an agreement with GTS Rail to provide 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives named E.494, with the first locomotive set to be delivered in early 2024.
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Innovative digital twin project underway at Reading station
Network Rail are developing a digital twin of Reading station to improve its carbon emissions and energy performance by around 20 per cent.
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NSW Government’s rail funding commitment welcomed by ARA
The ARA have welcomed NSW Government’s $500 million commitment to support the delivery of faster rail from Sydney to the Central Coast.
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Final environmental report released for San Francisco to San Jose project section
If the report is approved by the Board of Directors, the San Francisco project section will complete full environmental clearance for high-speed rail in California.
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ADB approve project financing for South Commuter Railway Project
ADB have approved the project financing for the South Commuter Railway to help ease road traffic congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Start of work on pioneering ‘green tunnel’ announced by HS2
HS2’s ‘green tunnels’ will, when completed, be covered by earth, trees, and shrubs to fit in with the surrounding countryside.
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How can we attract passengers back to the railway and optimise their experience?
In this interview for Global Railway Review, Alex Froom, CEO of Zipabout, talks about the challenges faced by the rail industry, how we can drive train usage back up and what we can do to contribute to a sustainable railway.
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What can contribute to an enhanced, elevated rail passenger experience?
Monika Singh, Product Manager for Passenger Experience (Engage Portal and OBIS products) at Nomad Digital, shares which key factors can help to develop a positive, elevated passenger experience on-board rail travel.
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TEN-T policy: An impetus to shift to zero‑emission mobility in Europe
Marina Potapidou, Infrastructure Policy Adviser at the Community for European Railways and Infrastructure Companies (CER), delves into the TEN-T policy and how it has evolved since its introduction almost 10 years ago to become a vital part of Europe’s zero emission aims.
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Central Florida to receive grant for Brightline intercity passenger rail project
The United States Department of Transportation have awarded Central Florida a grant of up to $15,875,000 for the project.
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Work to electrify Fife Circle Line begins
Network Rail will begin to lay foundations that will pave the way for the electrification of the Fife Circle by December 2024.
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Rail Baltica announce railway electrification procurement
RB Rail AS has announced a public procurement for the Rail Baltica energy subsystem design and construction, as part of the largest railway electrification project in Europe.
