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June 15, 2021 | Fleet

Wabtec to use GM battery and hydrogen technology in locomotives

GM’s Ultium battery technology and Hydrotec hydrogen fuel cells will be developed for use in high-powered locomotives.

June 7, 2021 | News

Fresh faces: Christa Koenen joins DB Schenker; new vice-president for Keolis

Christa Koenen has been appointed as chief information officer and chief digital officer (CIO/CDO) of DB Schenker.

May 17, 2021 | Locomotives

Wabtec-BNSF battery train trial shows significant fuel and emissions reductions

The trials took place in California between January and March.

March 23, 2021 | North America

Wabtec acquires Nordco from Greenbriar Equity

The company will join Wabtec’s Freight Services group.

March 22, 2021 | Technology

Wabtec, G&W, Carnegie Mellon to launch research institute

The institute will develop and deploy advanced rail propulsion, logistics and safety technologies.

March 19, 2021 | Freight

Eversholt Rail to convert class 321 EMU for freight

The train will be capable of carrying up to 12 tonnes of parcels. A trial will commence in June.

January 10, 2021 | Locomotives

BNSF and Wabtec begin battery electric locomotive trials

BNSF and Wabtec have commenced testing of a battery-electric locomotive in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California.

December 24, 2020 | Technology

Wabtec and Keolis sign cooperation agreement

WABTEC, United States, and Keolis, France, signed an agreement on December 19 to collaborate in commercial activities and the development of new products for passenger and freight transport industries.

November 6, 2020 | Fleet

Hydrogen-electric train project secures EU grant

THE European Commission’s Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) has awarded a €10m grant to the FCH2RAIL consortium for the design, development and testing of a prototype bi-mode hydrogen-electric propulsion system.

October 27, 2020 | Technology

IRJ In-Brief: Eco-friendly air con; AI-optimises HS2 BIM; Austria tests cloud-based digital interlockings

Germany: Wabtec has begun trialling what it says it the first rail-based air-conditioning system to use natural R290 refrigerant, which is cleaner and more environmentally friendly than alternatives.

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