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May 6, 2026 | Infrastructure

Infrabel revises 2032 investment plan

New investment in battery infrastructure and military mobility as other projects postponed.

March 24, 2025 | Fleet

Slovakia launches fleet tenders worth over €780m

ŽSSK plans to order up to 15 inter-city trains and 36 BEMUs.

February 6, 2025 | Infrastructure

Denmark prepares for first battery trains on national network

Track renewal on Skjern - Holstebro line to accommodate higher axleload of battery trains while electrification underway between Skalborg and Aalborg Airport.

December 12, 2024 | Technology

Can batteries open the door to new markets?

Croatian manufacturer Končar Electric Vehicles is hoping expansion into battery traction will deliver further success in the domestic market and help increase exports, as CEO Josip Ninić explains to Kevin Smith.

February 11, 2024 | Fleet

British fast-charging battery train starts trial runs

The two-car train has started test running on the national network ahead of regular non-passenger operation later this spring.

January 31, 2024 | Fleet

SNCF tenders frameworks for 180 bi-mode trains

New trains feature hydrogen and battery traction.

November 29, 2023 | Policy

Britain launches first blueprint for a sustainable railway

The Sustainable Rail Blueprint contains targets for the coming decades.

November 23, 2023 | Fleet

Siemens launches Mireo Smart standard multiple unit

Siemens has developed three standardised train designs for Germany and Austria.

October 17, 2022 | Technology

Battery traction recharges decarbonisation fight

Batteries have been common in rolling stock for decades, but until recently were used only to provide ancillary power or as a back-up to move the train over short distances in case of power failure. But now battery traction is beginning to come into its own as a viable alternative to electrification and diesel, as David Burroughs reports.

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