Belgium is dedicated to finding alternative to the remaining diesel-powered rolling stock in Flanders, federal minister for Mobility Georges Gilkinet said in response to questions by a member of parliament this week. Battery-electric trains are...Read more
Czech Railways (České dráhy) has issued a tender for the supply and service of 15 trains powered by batteries as well as catenary. The trains should have a range of at least 80 kilometers in...Read more
The Dutch province of Overijssel has pulled the plug on the use of battery-electric trains from 2027 onwards. The province had planned to use the trains on sections without overhead lines instead of the diesel...Read more
In preparation for this year’s Rail Infra Forum, RailTech.com will host an interactive webinar on the shift to sustainable alternatives for diesel trains. Tune in on Thursday to gain valuable new insights from our speakers.Read more
Leasing company Eversholt Rail, together with pioneering developers Vivarail and specialists Kiepe Electric, are to collaborate on a UK project. The trio will work together to develop and deliver a zero-emissions upgrade for the Class...Read more
Stadler and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have joined forces for the development of scalable battery packs for battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs), the Swiss rolling stock manufacturer announced on Friday.Read more
German operator association Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) has placed an order with CAF for 10 battery-powered trains for use in the North Rhine-Westphalia area. The contract announced earlier this week follows on a 2021 deal together...Read more
Regional German operator Vlexx has received federal funding of almost 7 million euros last week to convert 6 electric trains to battery-powered trains. These will replace the diesel trains running on non-electrified parts of the...Read more
