New type of eco-designed trains for Paris Metro
The consortium of Alstom and Bombardier Transportation has been chosen as a supplier of 44 new generation trains to Paris Metro. This number could be increased with several options up to 410 eco-designed trainsets. Between...Read more
Hybrid train proves sufficiency in Austria
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has completed another stage in testing the Cityjet eco train. During a month, the company’s first hybrid vehicle was being examined on the regional routes in Upper Austria. Earlier, it was...Read more
Nuremberg orders energy-efficient trams from Siemens
German public transport company VAG Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg has purchased 12 four-section Avenio trams from Siemens Mobility. These vehicles use a large share of the regenerative braking energy and are equipped with LED lighting. As a...Read more
CER calls for full decarbonisation of EU railways by 2050
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has called on the European authorities to implement a number of policy measures for providing full decarbonisation by 2050. This is vital for the future of...Read more
New stage of energy measuring for European rail sector
By July 2020, the European rail sector should implement IRS 90930, a new standard in energy measuring. It includes the installation of onboard Energy Measuring Systems (EMS) in the locomotives and passenger trains as well...Read more
‘ERTMS can improve energy consumption and on-time performance’
Danish rail infrastructure manager Banedanmark is moving forward to deploy and commission the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS). Two first lines equipped with the solution will put into operation from December 2019 to February...Read more
Deutsche Bahn will power trains with offshore wind energy
Deutsche Bahn (DB) plans to use offshore wind energy to power its trains. 25 megawatts of green electricity will be supplied from the Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm in the North Sea. DB Energie, a DB’s...Read more
Austria tests first hybrid train
On 2 September Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has started to test the prototype of the Cityjet eco train, the country’s first hybrid passenger multiple unit. It is capable to run using both the overhead electric...Read more
Melbourne tram network becomes more solar-powered
Travelling by tram in Melbourne has become more sustainable. The French-based company Neoen supported by the Government of Victoria has launched the Numurkah Solar Farm. It is the second solar facility to power the Melbourne...Read more
Green revolution on Austrian rails
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is implementing environmentally friendly solutions to reduce CO2 emissions. The company develops the use of green traction energy, improves its infrastructure, invests in alternative mobilities. By 2050, ÖBB aims to become...Read more
Four pillars of JR East energy saving policy
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has been providing an active energy saving policy for many years. The major passenger rail operator in Japan has reduced energy consumption by 20 per cent between 1990 and...Read more
Hybrid trains can replace 30 per cent of diesel units by 2030
The hydrogen-powered and fuel cell trains have a huge potential in decarbonising the rail sector. They are capable to replace 30 per cent of diesel multiple units by 2030. Such estimation was provided by German-based...Read more
Austrian train stations powered with green electricity
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has reached a new milestone in implementing the energy-saving policy. The company provided green electricity for all train stations, offices, workshops and container cranes. On that occasion, ÖBB installed the restyled...Read more