Helen Norman

Battery Technology

SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom present first modified TER battery-powered train

Image: Hope Drew & Adelan Ltd
Fuel Cells

Colas Rail UK trials sustainable oxide fuel cell technology

Railway Electrification

Network Rail completes first-of-its-kind zero emission OLE renewal project

Decarbonization

Irish Rail unveils plan to reduce emissions by 51% by 2030

The new battery-powered trainsets will enable Metra to retire some of its oldest, most polluting diesel locomotives
Battery Technology

Chicago’s Metra to receive US$169.3m grant for zero-emission trainsets

Decarbonization

Rail deliveries of HS2 materials in London help remove a million miles of lorry journeys

Hybrid Trains

Nordic Rail Service orders additional EuroDual hybrid locomotive from European Loc Pool

Hydrogen Trains

California orders more new hydrogen trains from Stadler

Hydrogen Trains

Alstom releases first results from demonstration of hydrogen train in North America

Railway Electrification

Uzbekistan Railways signs €320m contract with Skoda Group for 30 new electric trains

Decarbonization

University of Illinois to receive US$5m FRA grant to establish national rail center of excellence

Decarbonization

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner now powered by sustainable fuel