Bi-mode Archives - Page 2 of 2 - International Railway Journal

Bi-mode

September 17, 2021 | Europe

British government to investigate air quality standards following diesel train research

Nitrogen oxide levels up to 13-times higher than those next to major London roads found on new-build trains.

September 11, 2021 | Europe

Czech Railways issues market consultation on alternative power

Hydrogen, batteries and electric power all to be considered by ČD.

February 19, 2020 | Fleet

Lower Silesian Railways to order first Polish bi-mode trains

POLISH operator Lower Silesian Railways (KD) has announced plans to purchase six bi-mode electro-diesel trains - the first in Poland - as part of a broader fleet expansion.

November 1, 2019 | Fleet

First bi-mode trains in Italy enter service

THREE bi-mode Flirt BMUs entered service on the Aosta - Turin line in the Valle d'Aosta region early last month, the first bi-mode trains to operate in Italy.

August 13, 2019 | Fleet

Wellington seeks funding for new bi-mode trains

GREATER Wellington Regional Council has endorsed a proposal that would see the New Zealand capital’s Wairarapa and Capital Connection fleets replaced with 15 four-car Bi-mode Multiple Units (BMUs).

October 30, 2018 | Rolling stock

Hitachi delivers new intercity trains for south west England

August saw another milestone in the modernisation of the Great Western Railway fleet with the introduction of new bi-mode class 802 trains on services from London to Cornwall. Keith Barrow was on the inaugural run.

« Previous 1 2

Rail market intelligence to unlock your business potential.

Sign up for the IRJ Rail Brief Newsletter