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August 18, 2020 | Technology

HS2 Ltd agrees partnership with British universities

HS2 Ltd has signed an agreement with the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) to access technologies produced by the group’s research facilities, which it hopes will accelerate the adoption of new technologies on HS2 as well as the global rail market.

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.

November 13, 2019 | Policy

CER sets rail’s priorities for a European Green Deal

THE Community of European Railways and Infrastructure Companies (CER) is calling on the European Union (EU) and its member states to set transport on the path to full decarbonisation by 2050.

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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