In Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg, launched the Siemens Mobility battery-hybrid train, Mireo Plus B this week. The adoption of the Mireo Plus B fleet is expected to result in substantial environmental benefits, potentially saving up to 1.8...Read more
The Dutch province of Groningen has not received any bids for the tender for four hydrogen trains that the province intends to purchase. “The tender we attempted has failed. We have not received any bids,”...Read more
The Italian railway operator, Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC), has recently finalised an agreement for the procurement of three new narrow-gauge hydrogen-powered trains. The deployment of these trains is expected to begin in 2026.Read more
Hympulso, a consortium of ten Spanish companies has joined forces to pioneer the adaptation of hydrogen propulsion in a high-speed train. The initiative is part of the Strategic Projects for Renewable Energies, Renewable Hydrogen, and...Read more
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom will start testing the Coradia iLint hydrogen fuel cell train in the Saudi capital Riyadh this month. It will be the first time a hydrogen...Read more
Stadler will soon become the first train manufacturer in the world to supply narrow-gauge trains with hydrogen propulsion. Italian railway operators Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti (ARST) and Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) have awarded the Swiss...Read more
The Polish Office of Rail Transport (UTK) approved the deployment of a hydrogen-powered shunting locomotive “for the purpose of conducting operational tests”. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with PESA, a Polish company specialised...Read more
The EU Regulation proposal for alternative fuels infrastructure now includes rail. While rail was first not included in the scope of the European Commission’s proposal, it is now after negotiations and efforts of the European...Read more
While already the most sustainable mode of transport, it is still a challenge to move rail to net zero emissions, sees the European Association of Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (EARRL). It recently presented a roadmap...Read more
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
Following the successful implementation of rapeseed-based biofuel B100 in Normandy, SNCF Voyageurs is also looking into Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), batteries and hydrogen. RailTech.com sat down with Stéphane Chwalik, head of decarbonisation efforts for the...Read more
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
Rolling stock manufacturer Alstom and hydrogen producer Air Products have signed a Memorium of Understanding (MoU) to deploy hydrogen solutions forrail for the Czech Republic, including the necessary infrastructure.Read more
Rolling stock manufacturer Alstom will develop a hydrogen-powered freight train Nestlé Waters France. Energy company Engie will provide the hydrogen. The train running on hydrogen fuel (H2) for the first- and last mile will transport...Read more
A project aiming to transform the future of the rail industry is underway at the home of Scotland’s railway heritage. A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric multiple is based at the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway...Read more