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OpinionDecarbonising rail freight: why electrification beats the Class 99
Phil Smart, Regional Policy Manager at the Rail Freight Group, argues that decarbonising heavy rail freight depends on extending overhead electrification – and explains why the new Class 99, hydrogen and battery power are no substitute for the wires.
OpinionRail traction energy: coupling sustainability with technology trade-offs and strategic choices
Simon Fletcher, founder of Fletch Rail Advisory, examines the strategic choices behind rail traction energy, weighing electrification, battery and hydrogen solutions and the challenges of scaling them across networks.
News1stinrail expands hydrogen engine cleaning programme after emissions trial success
The rail engineering specialist reported average fuel and CO2 savings of 15 per cent during a four month vehicle trial.
NewsLNER and Treeva trial trackside turbines powered by passing trains
A new rail energy trial is using train-generated airflow to produce renewable electricity beside the East Coast Main Line.
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review launches new website designed for rail industry professionals
Global Railway Review has launched an updated website to improve access to content across rail operations, infrastructure and technology, alongside a new membership model that provides full access to premium analysis, reports and expert commentary.
NewsSiemens to deliver Romania’s first hydrogen powered regional train fleet
Romania has awarded its first hydrogen train contract, marking a major step towards zero-emission regional rail operations.
ArticleResilience of transport systems in times of change
Climate resilience is moving from policy to pressure point, and Europe’s transport networks are on the frontline. Iveta Jēgere, Head of Sustainability, Health and Safety at Rail Baltica, examines what comes next.
OpinionAccelerating passenger transport strategy through clear targets
On World Public Transport Day, Gianfranco Sgro, CEO of Arriva Group, argues that clear modal shift targets and long-term policy direction are essential to unlocking investment, strengthening resilience and making passenger transport the first choice across Europe.
ReportTrack Insights: Operational Resilience
Extreme weather is reshaping rail operations. Discover practical strategies for strengthening infrastructure, improving investment decisions and maintaining network performance.
NewsEurope must invest in rail to avoid future energy shocks warns UNIFE
Europe remains exposed to energy shocks without accelerated rail electrification investment, UNIFE has warned.
NewsSiemens delivers first Nordic ATO over ETCS mainline trial in Finland
Siemens Mobility demonstrates automated train operation on ETCS mainline in Finland, marking a milestone in digital rail and improved capacity, safety and efficiency.
NewsHitachi Rail launches BV700 smart ticket validator to enhance passenger journeys
New validator expands Hitachi Rail’s digital ticketing portfolio, supporting contactless travel and multimodal transport networks while improving efficiency and sustainability.
NewsAlstom to supply 153 trains in Portugal’s largest rail fleet order
€1.03 billion contract will deliver new commuter and regional trains for Portugal while creating a new manufacturing facility and hundreds of jobs.
NewsDB Cargo UK names Class 66 locomotive after Plasmor founder Antony Slater
DB Cargo UK honours Plasmor founder Antony Slater with locomotive naming as the companies mark a renewed five year rail freight partnership.
NewsAlstom supports Delhi metro Pink and Magenta line extensions
Alstom technologies power new sections of Delhi Metro Lines 7 and 8, strengthening driverless operations and expanding sustainable urban connectivity.
InterviewThe zero-emission yard: the physics of the hydrogen retrofit
Vanguard’s HydroShunter project shows how a hydrogen Class 08 retrofit could decarbonise freight yards. Chief Engineer Charles Calvert explains the series-hybrid architecture combining hydrogen power with 1950s traction motors.
NewsWest London Overground orbital rail project advances with £6.65m development funding
TfL and west London partners commit £6.65 million to progress design, consultation and modelling for the proposed West London Orbital Overground rail line.
NewsRail Baltica advances joint procurement of core track construction materials
Rail Baltica progresses framework agreements for rails, sleepers and turnout systems to strengthen supply chain stability and ensure consistent standards across the Baltic high speed corridor.
NewsAlstom secures Quito metro signalling maintenance contract
Alstom will deliver preventive and corrective signalling maintenance for Quito Metro Line 1 under a $27 million contract running for four years.
NewsHitachi Rail to deliver driverless trains and signalling for Turin metro line 2
€481.6 million contract covers rolling stock and CBTC signalling for Turin Metro Line 2, introducing fully automated GoA4 operations and advanced digital asset management.