Topic: Rusnano

New wires for Russian high-speed rails

A brand new contact wire for the rail sector has been patented in Russia. It was made of copper-niobium alloy (CuNb). The new product will be able to provide a train speed of up to...Read more

18-12-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Russia plans to equip rails with RFID tags

Russian Railways (RZD) will equip rails with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. The relevant technology will be developed by RST-Invent, a subsidiary of state-owned holding Rusnano. RZD plans to use RFID tags to digitise the...Read more

09-12-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Concept of first Russian hybrid locomotive, source: Transmashholding

Transmashholding unveils concept of first Russian hybrid locomotive

Russian manufacturer Transmashholding has unveiled a new concept of a two-axle hybrid shunting locomotive. It was developed to run on both diesel fuel and energy of the lithium-ion batteries. The prototype will be produced in...Read more

29-08-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

TEM28 shunting locomotive, source: Transmashholding

Transmashholding to develop first Russian hybrid locomotive

Russian rolling stock manufacturer Transmashholding intends to develop its own hybrid locomotive. The vehicle will be able to power with both diesel engine and lithium-ion batteries. A hybrid locomotive will be created in a partnership...Read more

13-06-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko