Rail

The Agreement in Detail Euroairlines has signed with AccesRail to embed Spanish operator Renfe and Italian operator Trenitalia into its booking engine. Customers can now purchase a single ticket combining a flight segment with onward rail service to key cities such as Barcelona Malaga Florence and Milan. The rail legs […]

Collaboration Fuels Progress When Freightliner hauled containers of compressed hydrogen from Doncaster to Network Rail Test Tracks on three December the train carried more than gas, it carried evidence that long distance decarbonisation is already on the move. The initiative emerged from a partnership spanning infrastructure, freight, production and equipment

Overview Slovakia national passenger operator ZSSK has selected a consortium of Skoda Group and ZOS Trnava to deliver up to 36 two car battery electric multiple units, known as BEMUs. The framework contract is valued at approximately €332 million with an initial firm tranche for 16 trains due early next

Future proof trams for Denmark Aarhus Letbane and Stadler have signed a contract for eight CITYLINK tram trains with an option for twelve more. The agreement continues a partnership that first brought light rail to the city in 2017 and represents a fresh investment in clean, reliable urban mobility. All

Overview of the new renewable contracts Spain has approved three forward looking electricity supply agreements with a combined ceiling of 1.69 billion euro. The largest contract can reach 1.61 billion euro and will cover traction power for the conventional and high speed networks from 2026 through 2030. Sixteen separate lots

Seven pillars guiding progress Hitachi Rail has published its two hundred twenty five page Sustainability Statement for fiscal year twenty twenty four, outlining measurable actions aligned with the wider Hitachi PLEDGES strategy. The document commits to reducing operational greenhouse emissions by seventy five percent from the two thousand nineteen baseline

South London commuters will probably never notice the fresh rails supporting their journeys between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill, yet those 1,150 yards tell an important sustainability story. Completed across two precision planned weekends, the renewal programme delivered by the Southern Renewals Enterprise shows that a substantial carbon reduction

Record Setting Progress Great Western Railway recently demonstrated a two hundred mile passenger trip on a single battery charge proving that modern cells can bridge many of the remaining gaps in the European rail electrification map. Similar successes in Denmark and Germany highlight rapid progress toward emission free regional services.

A Network Designed for People and Productivity The new Action Plan sets out clear timelines to connect major European capitals with trains travelling at 200 kilometres per hour or faster. Journeys such as Berlin to Copenhagen will shrink to four hours, a change that transforms weekend tourism and expands commuter

Arrival Signals Fleet Renewal The first Stadler FLIRT electric multiple unit has rolled into Vilnius, launching a program that will deliver fifteen new trains to LTG Link. Nine sets are fully electric, while six include batteries enabling operation beyond current catenary. The newcomer will gradually replace the companys oldest diesel

Building rail that respects nature The East Coast Rail Link now under construction across Peninsular Malaysia is widely celebrated for faster travel, yet its most remarkable feature is environmental stewardship. Extensive ecological surveys guided engineers to align the corridor around mangroves and elephant migration paths. Where detours were impossible, long

Shifting the Lens on Supply Chain Emissions For years, conversations around decarbonizing logistics have revolved around shifting cargo from road to rail. This strategy made sense, as rail transport emits significantly fewer emissions per ton-mile than road transport. But the logistics world has quietly faced a lingering problem. What about

The rail industry is undergoing a transformation as it strives to balance operational efficiency with environmental sustainability. A shining example of this is the Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC), the UK’s leading independent locomotive hire firm, which is spearheading efforts to reduce emissions and enhance the eco-friendliness of its diesel-powered

A Milestone in Sustainable Transportation Azerbaijan Railways Company (ADY) has taken a significant step forward in environmental responsibility with the release of its first Sustainability Report on October 23, 2024. This landmark report is not only a key development for ADY but also serves as a beacon for stakeholders, environmental