Deploying battery and hydrogen rolling stock: is the infrastructure ready?
In a month from today, the Rail Infra Forum takes place, where everything regarding sustainable alternatives for diesel operations in rail takes central stage, including the necessary infrastructure to facilitate battery-powered trains or hydrogen units....Read more
German operator HLB orders Siemens battery trains to replace diesel units
Regional German operator Hessische Landesbahn has ordered three battery trains from Siemens Mobility for a railway pilot project in Upper and Lower Westerwald. The routes have ‘demanding gradients’ and up to 75 kilometers of non-electrified...Read more
A closer look at Italy’s new hydrogen and battery train tenders
Italy is making a leap forward in the use of hydrogen and battery trains, driven by investments via the country’s recovery plan after the corona pandemic. Here is an overview of the recently published tenders...Read more
What is needed to shift to sustainable diesel alternatives in rail?
In two months, the developments in sustainable rolling stock and the necessary infrastructure will be the topic of discussion during the Rail Infra Forum 2023 on 14-15 March in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. What can you...Read more
Czech railways launches battery train tender
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
UK First of a Kind competition sees self charging and speedy logistics among winners
Self-charging battery trains could make their way onto Britain’s railways, transforming the future of transport after receiving government funding, as part of the First of a Kind 2022 competition. The ‘FOAK’ awards are already on...Read more
Vivarail administration: What now for British battery train tech pioneer
Pioneering British firm Vivarail is on the brink of demise. The company has given notice to appoint administrators – a legal obligation for a company facing bankruptcy. The downturn in fortune for the company, famous...Read more
German state Baden-Württemberg finds battery to be best solution for diesel alternative trains
After studying the various options, the transport ministry of Baden-Württemberg will no longer consider hydrogen trains, and finds battery-electric vehicles as the best, and mainly the cheapest solution.Read more
Deutsche Bahn begins construction of catenary islands in northern Germany
Deutsche Bahn has begun the construction of so-called catenary islands in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein, where in the near future battery-powered trains will be deployed. These train sets can be charged will running across...Read more
RailTech magazine ‘Sustainable Rolling Stock’ – out now
RailTech presents its latest digital magazine ‘Sustainable Rolling Stock’. It delves into the shift to sustainable rolling stock and covers the various developments in hydrogen, battery trains and alternative fuels. Read more
Join this week’s webinar on reducing rail emissions and the shift to alternatives for diesel
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
An overview of Europe’s sustainable rolling stock developments
There are many developments in the railway sector ongoing to make rail operations more sustainable on lines where diesel is currently the standard. RailTech.com has gathered some of the latest projects and developments in hydrogen,...Read moreRail Infra Forum 2023: the link between infrastructure and alternative drives for sustainable trains
For non-electrified lines, battery trains and hydrogen technology can assist in phasing out diesel trains and reduce harmful emissions. At the Rail Infra Forum on 15 and 16 March 2023, the focus will be on...Read more