Topic: Circularity

‘Working with polymer sleepers requires a change in mindset’

Partner contentPolymer sleepers are gradually gaining in importance when it comes to sleeper replacement jobs. However, they are not yet the product of choice for the construction of new tracks or for the large-scale removal and...Read more

28-12-2022|1 comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

ÖBB experiments with the use of ‘climate concrete’

ÖBB has carried out a pilot project for the use of ‘climate concrete’ during construction works on the train station in Bregenz, the company said on Monday. The project involved five technical partners and marked...Read more

20-12-2022|Comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

DB to use electric car battery packs from KIA for energy storage

Deutsche Bahn and KIA will cooperate on so-called second-life battery storage systems for green energy in a bid to save electricity. Encore, a corporate start-up of the DB Bahnbau Group, will take the lead in...Read more

07-09-2022|Comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

SNCF Réseau launches center for reuse of railway materials

The Paris – Lille high-speed line will be renewed with recycled ballast, starting in 2022. A new center for the reuse of railway materials has been set up by infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau and six...Read more

02-11-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

How can rail infrastructure become circular?

A large consumer of resources, the rail infrastructure sector has the challenge to become circular to further reduce emissions. UIC took it upon itself to research this and provide an inventory of practices and support...Read more

08-09-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts