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July 30, 2020 | Locomotives

Progress Rail develops battery-powered shunter

PROGRESS Rail, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, has developed a new battery-powered shunter locomotive, in collaboration with Brazilian mining company and rail operator Vale.

July 29, 2020 | Policy

Scotland unveils rail carbon reduction plans

THE Scottish government has revealed its plan to decarbonise the nation’s passenger rail services by 2035.

July 16, 2020 | Technology

IRJ In-Brief - Technology: DB expands white rail trials; facial recognition software for St Pancras; BIM contract for Fehmarn Belt

Germany: German Rail (DB) has expanded practical trials of heat-resistant white painted rails on the Hannover - Würzburg high-speed line in northern Hesse.

July 6, 2020 | Technology

Hitachi Rail agrees battery deal with Hyperdrive

HITACHI Rail has signed an agreement with Hyperdrive Innovation, Britain, for the development of battery packs for trains manufactured at its Newton Aycliffe site.

January 3, 2020 | Technology

Norway to replace diesel traction with battery trains

A study by Norway’s National Railway Directorate has concluded that the best replacement for diesel traction is battery trains combined with partial electrification.

September 16, 2019 | Europe

Harsco to supply up to 56 hybrid maintenance vehicles to DB

GERMAN Rail (DB) has awarded Harsco Rail Europe a framework contract to supply up to 56 hybrid electrification maintenance vehicles in a deal which could be worth up to €250m if all options are exercised.

September 13, 2019 | Fleet

Danish operator seeks government backing for battery train order

DENMARK’s Midtjyske Jernbaner (MJ), which operates the 56km Vemb - Lemvig - Thyborøn line in northwest Jutland, is evaluating the purchase of battery trains as an alternative to the procurement of new DMUs.

August 28, 2019 | Fleet

ÖBB battery-electric train to carry passengers next month

AUSTRIAN Federal Railways (ÖBB) confirmed on August 24 that its prototype Siemens Desiro ML battery-electric multiple unit will be tested in passenger service next month.

August 19, 2019 | Locomotives

BNSF and Wabtec to trial battery-electric locomotive in 2020

NORTH American Class 1 railway BNSF and Wabtec have announced plans to test a mainline battery-electric locomotive in 2020, as part of a $US 45m project.

July 22, 2019 | Policy

Report confirms Britain can meet 2040 diesel-free-train target

THE final report by Britain’s Rail Industry Decarbonisation Task Force and railway safety authority RSSB confirms that Britain’s railway industry can eliminate diesel-only passenger trains by 2040 and contribute to the government’s net zero carbon target by 2050.

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