In 2016 governments from around the world will begin to outline their plans to achieve the ambitious carbon emissions reduction targets outlined in the COP21 Paris Agreement. Kevin Smith assesses what the agreement could mean for rail.
What should the cities of 2050 look like? And what investments in public transport infrastructure are required to meet future demand and improve wellbeing? Dr Lewis Fulton and Kevin Smith review a study by researchers at University of California Davis and the Institute for Transportation Development and Policy which attempts to answer these questions and more.
IRJ at Railway Interchange: Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) had on show its first Tier 4-compliant locomotive at the outdoor exhibition area at BNSF's Northtown yard in Minneapolis.
GE Transportation announced on April 9 that it has completed the first production test of its new Evolution Series diesel engine, which is compliant with the latest US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions standards.
NORFOLK Southern (NS) has released the first of 25 low-emissions GP33ECO heavy shunting locomotives from its Juniata Locomotive Shop at Altoona, Pennsylvania, for mainline testing.
DB Schenker Rail UK, the British railfreight subsidiary of German Rail (DB), has announced plans to equip 90 EMD class 66 diesel locomotives with stop-start technology following a successful trial in southwest England.
Unife's CleanER-D research initiative says there will be significant benefits from accelerating the uptake of diesel engines compliant with European Stage IIIA and IIIB emissions standards. Kevin Smith examines the project, its findings and recommendations.
