Sustainability

Technology & Innovation

Precise measurement of vehicle emissions and performance supports the transport sector

The growing emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and emission reduction brings new challenges for both vehicle manufacturers and operators. Obtaining accurate and independent data has therefore become an essential prerequisite not only for development and homologation, but also for strategic corporate decision-making, proper fleet management, and meeting the demanding requirements of ESG reporting.

Lubomir Cech October 8, 2025 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

The first battery-powered narrow-gauge train is from Stadler for Ferrovie Appulo Lucane

The EMU is the first of seven trains ordered by the Italian regional railway, intended for use on the Altamura–Matera line in southern Italy.

Lubomir Cech October 7, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Hydrogen-converted Alstom shunter begins trial phase at VPS

The handover on 19 September 2025 was preceded by its first hydrogen-powered run.

Lubomir Cech September 26, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Cando Rail tests battery-electric shunting locomotive at Edmonton terminal

The project falls under the company’s Li-Ion 2025 initiative and involves the conversion of a conventional diesel locomotive into a fully battery-electric unit.

Lubomir Cech September 23, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Stadler FLIRT H2 enters passenger service on Metrolink’s Arrow Corridor

Operated by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), the hydrogen-powered train started running on the 9-mile Arrow Corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands in Southern California.

Lubomir Cech September 17, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

CCSL introduces battery-powered locomotive

The new system has been installed on a 700 HP diesel-electric platform, replacing conventional diesel propulsion with a battery-based alternative.

Lubomir Cech September 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Škoda Group and ŽOS Trnava to supply hybrid EMUs for ZSSK

No other manufacturers submitted offers for the tender, which was issued earlier this year.

Lubomir Cech August 18, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

RCG: Kick-off for global pallet partnership

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Pallet Control Tower (PCT) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at optimising pallet management on a global scale.

Karel Novak August 16, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Europorte operates biofuel-powered trains for Vicat on Xeuilley–Chelles route

The change follows a shift introduced over the past few months.

Lubomir Cech July 23, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Siemens Mobility Mireo battery trains will replace diesel units in north Rhine-Westphalia from 2026

Three two-car battery-electric units will replace diesel trains currently operating on the RE 47 line between Remscheid-Lennep and Düsseldorf Hbf from summer 2026.

Lubomir Cech July 18, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Nexrail moves forward with DE18 Stage V Smart Hybrids —deliveries, tests, and homologations continue

These hybrid locomotives are being deployed across a broad customer base, with initial units already in use and further deliveries scheduled into 2025.

Lubomir Cech June 24, 2025 · 3 min read

Insights

Shifting timber to rail could cut emissions in Finnish forest logistics by half, study finds

The analysis identifies the modal shift of timber transport from road to rail as the most effective available measure in terms of cost-efficiency and emissions reduction potential.

Lubomir Cech June 20, 2025 · 3 min read

Freight Rail

Electrification, locomotive renewal, and new transport models reduce SSAB–VR Logistics emissions

VR Logistics and SSAB report a reduction in rail-related transport emissions from the Finnish steel manufacturer, linked to changes in traction energy, new rolling stock and efficiency measures across the supply chain.

Lubomir Cech June 19, 2025 · 4 min read

Technology & Innovation

Stadler presents RS ZERO hydrogen and battery unit for the first time in Central Europe

The vehicle combines battery and hydrogen power sources and is intended for use on rail lines without continuous electrification.

Lubomir Cech June 12, 2025 · 3 min read

Technology & Innovation

Union Pacific prepares hybrid locomotive for field testing (video)

The project involves six hybrid switch locomotives.

Lubomir Cech June 7, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

New services on METRANS routes from Istanbul: HHLA Pure and swap bodies now possible

METRANS has extended its offerings on the route between Turkish Istanbul and Slovak Dunajská Streda.

Lubomir Cech June 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Business

Public transport benefits three times higher than costs

Buses and trains in Germany generate €75 billion in added value. For every euro invested, three euros are generated.

Karel Novak June 2, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Sitav unveils hydrogen locomotive prototype

With this prototype, the company is entering the rail vehicle manufacturing segment with a focus on alternative propulsion technologies.

Lubomir Cech May 26, 2025 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Infrabel and AERRL begin second phase of alternative rail traction study

The information gathered from these initial steps is expected to contribute to the development of a wider plan for the potential transition of the European rail fleet toward lower emissions.

Lubomir Cech May 15, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Croatia introduces first battery-electric train on Zagreb–Bjelovar route

The project includes future plans to expand the fleet with an additional 13 hybrid and alternative traction trains.

Lubomir Cech May 15, 2025 · 2 min read