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🚄💡 Revolutionising Rail Travel: The UK's First Battery-Powered Intercity Train Trial 🛤️🌿 In a monumental leap for UK transport, we're witnessing history as the first-ever battery to replace a diesel engine on an intercity train kicks off its trial. Imagine slashing emissions and fuel costs by a whopping 30% - that's the promise of Hitachi Rail's groundbreaking battery, crafted right in the heart of the North East supply chain. 👷♂️🔋 Proudly retrofitted on a TransPennine Express 'Nova 1' train, this summer's trial is more than just a tech showcase. It's a testament to collaborative innovation between TransPennine Express, Angel Trains, and Hitachi Rail. Enduring noisy, polluted stations could soon be a tale of the past. This trial focuses on silently gliding in and out of stations with zero emissions. Cleaner air, quieter platforms - it's a win-win for environment-conscious travelers. But the ambition doesn't end there. Real-world insights from this trial aim to fully charge the case for a 100% battery-electric intercity train with up to 100km reach on battery alone. That's enough juice to tackle non-electrified intercity routes with zero need for overhead wires. As the UK pioneers the shift to greener travel, keep an eye on the rails - they're changing faster than ever before. 🌱🚆 #GreenTransport #Innovation #SustainableRailways

The top 10 fastest high-speed trains in Europe Since the development of the TGV, #highspeedrail on the continent has steadily expanded. But what are the fastest high-speed trains in #Europe? Europe has a long history of high-speed #trains, being an early adopter after the first high-speed #rail system, the Tokaido Shinkansen, began operations in Japan. Since France’s TGV network began development in the 1970s, the European high-speed rail network has grown to its current size of over 20,500km in length, including the Eurostar on the channel tunnel and the Trans-Alpine link through the Gotthard tunnel, with a further 14,500km currently under #construction. Following the initial European services in France, high-speed rail lines eventually grew across the continent, with notable networks now operating in #Germany, #Spain, and #Italy.  Looking ahead to the future, high-speed rail is also a vital component of the great modal shift. As the world tries to transition to more #sustainable forms of travel, high-speed trains offer the perfect answer to short-haul flights, given the vastly lower #environmental impact.  Indeed, some countries are already introducing measures to incentivise choosing trains over planes, and capital investment also reflects the high-speed boom – half of the ten most expensive construction projects in 2023 were high-speed rail projects.    So, with that in mind, here’s an updated rundown of the ten fastest high-speed trains currently in service in Europe right now, by operational speed. 10. RZD Sapsan: 250km/h (Russia)  9. SBB Giruno: 250km/h (Switzerland)  8. Renfe Pendolino: 250km/h (Spain)  7. Renfe Talgo 250: 250km/h (Spain) 6. Eurostar Velaro: 300km/h (France/UK/Belgium/Netherlands)  5. Italo AGV: 300km/h (Italy)  4. Trenitalia Frecciarossa: 300km/h (Italy)  3. Renfe AVE: 310km/h (Spain)  2. SCNCF TGV: 320km/h (France)  1. DB ICE: 350km/h (Germany) Deutsche Bahn BOMBARDIER Alstom Siemens https://lnkd.in/e5gGBHyr

The top 10 fastest high-speed trains in Europe Since the development of the TGV, high-speed rail on the continent has steadily expanded. But what are the fastest #highspeedtrains in #Europe? Europe has a long history of high-speed #trains, being an early adopter after the first high-speed #rail system, the Tokaido Shinkansen, began operations in Japan. Since France’s TGV network began development in the 1970s, the European high-speed rail network has grown to its current size of over 20,500km in length, including the Eurostar on the channel #tunnel and the Trans-Alpine link through the Gotthard tunnel, with a further 14,500km currently under #construction. Following the initial European services in #France, high-speed rail lines eventually grew across the continent, with notable networks now operating in #Germany, #Spain, and #Italy.  Looking ahead to the future, high-speed rail is also a vital component of the great modal shift. As the world tries to transition to more #sustainable forms of travel, high-speed trains offer the perfect answer to short-haul flights, given the vastly lower #environmental impact.  Indeed, some countries are already introducing measures to incentivise choosing trains over #planes, and capital investment also reflects the high-speed boom – half of the ten most expensive construction projects in 2023 were high-speed rail #projects.    So, with that in mind, here’s an updated rundown of the ten fastest high-speed trains currently in service in Europe right now, by operational speed. 10. RZD Sapsan: 250km/h (Russia)  Siemens 9. SBB Giruno: 250km/h (Switzerland)  CFF 8. Renfe Pendolino: 250km/h (Spain)  CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) , Alstom 7. Renfe Talgo 250: 250km/h (Spain)  BOMBARDIER 6. Eurostar Velaro: 300km/h (France/UK/Belgium/Netherlands)  Siemens 5. Italo AGV: 300km/h (Italy)  Alstom 4. Trenitalia Frecciarossa: 300km/h (Italy)  Alstom , Hitachi 3. Renfe AVE: 310km/h (Spain)  Siemens 2. SCNCF TGV: 320km/h (France)  1. DB ICE: 350km/h (Germany)  Deutsche Bahn , Siemens , BOMBARDIER https://lnkd.in/e5gGBHyr

The top 10 fastest high-speed trains in Europe Since the development of the TGV, high-speed rail on the continent has steadily expanded. But what are the fastest #highspeed trains in #Europe? Europe has a long history of high-speed #trains, being an early adopter after the first high-speed #railsystem, the Tokaido Shinkansen, began operations in #Japan. Since France’s TGV network began development in the 1970s, the European high-speed rail network has grown to its current size of over 20,500km in length, including the Eurostar on the channel #tunnel and the Trans-Alpine link through the Gotthard tunnel, with a further 14,500km currently under #construction. Following the initial European services in #France, high-speed rail lines eventually grew across the continent, with notable networks now operating in #Germany, #Spain, and #Italy. Looking ahead to the future, high-speed rail is also a vital component of the great modal shift. As the world tries to transition to more #sustainable forms of travel, high-speed trains offer the perfect answer to short-haul flights, given the vastly lower #environmental impact. Indeed, some countries are already introducing measures to incentivise choosing trains over #planes, and capital investment also reflects the high-speed boom – half of the ten most expensive #construction projects in 2023 were high-speed rail #projects. So, with that in mind, here’s an updated rundown of the ten fastest high-speed trains currently in service in Europe right now, by operational speed. 10. RZD Sapsan: 250km/h (Russia) Siemens 9. SBB Giruno: 250km/h (Switzerland) CFF 8. Renfe Pendolino: 250km/h (Spain) CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles), Alstom 7. Renfe Talgo 250: 250km/h (Spain) BOMBARDIER 6. Eurostar Velaro: 300km/h (France/UK/Belgium/Netherlands) Siemens 5. Italo AGV: 300km/h (Italy) Alstom 4. Trenitalia Frecciarossa: 300km/h (Italy) Alstom, Hitachi 3. Renfe AVE: 310km/h (Spain) Siemens 2. SCNCF TGV: 320km/h (France) 1. DB ICE: 350km/h (Germany) Deutsche Bahn, Siemens, BOMBARDIER https://lnkd.in/e4fyuyfQ

Interesting to see if existing infra can be leveraged through new commercial offerings.

Lisbon Metro has announced the completion of the first assembly of its new ML 20 train, manufactured by Stadler. This milestone marks a significant step in the modernization of Lisbon’s metro fleet, with Stadler's ML 20 trains expected to enhance service reliability, capacity, and sustainability. These ML 20 trains come with several upgrades, including improved energy efficiency, enhanced passenger comfort, and advanced safety features. The new design supports a more eco-friendly operation, aiming to reduce Lisbon Metro’s environmental footprint. Additionally, they are equipped to accommodate increased ridership, a key factor given Lisbon's growing public transit demand. The partnership with Stadler, initiated through a €114.5 million contract, involves the production of 14 ML 20 trains, which are scheduled to be delivered progressively through 2026. The ML 20 trains are expected to serve Lisbon’s Green and Yellow lines, which are undergoing expansions as part of Lisbon’s comprehensive urban mobility strategy. This modernization initiative aligns with the broader objective to offer residents and tourists a more reliable and efficient public transportation network in Lisbon. . . . . . . . . . . #rollingstock #tram #railway #freightcar #rail #railwaysafety Laude Smart Intermodal SA PKP Intercity České dráhy, a.s. RedCabin Automotive Brightline Trains Groupe ONCF Škoda Group Trenitalia Stadler HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd BKM HOLDING Amtrak Renfe Alstom Thales Transport Siemens Mobility CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) Hyundai Rotem Kawasaki Rail Car Talgo CRRC Corporation Ltd. Network Rail Deutsche Bahn Russian Railways ADIF FS GROUP BNSF Railway Union Pacific Railroad CN GTM - Gulf Transportation & Mobility Norfolk Southern Canadian Pacific CSX PROCUROR #supplychain #procurement #procuror

Inter Terminals Sweden, in collaboration with SAS, is expanding its aviation fuel facility in the Port of Gävle by converting tanks from conventional fossil heating oil storage to a blending and storage facility for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAS has set an ambitious environmental target to fuel SAF equivalent to SAS’ fuel consumption in Scandinavia by 2030. To achieve this target, SAS must significantly increase the share of sustainable aviation fuel each year. This investment will contribute towards that target. The new facility will be ready for operation in summer 2024. ‘Our demand for SAF is significant, but there is a need for investments throughout the entire value chain to enable us to transition to more sustainable flights. That’s why it’s important for us to partner up and have a proactive approach to ensure a sufficient and efficient SAF value chain. SAS use of SAF today is low in comparison to our future demand and needs to increase significantly as the usage of SAF directly correlates with lower flight emissions,’ says Ann-Sofie Hörlin, head of sustainability at SAS. ‘With the proximity to Stockholm Arlanda Airport and well-developed logistics solutions for both vessels and rail, Inter Terminals is well positioned to contribute to the aviation industry’s goal of being climate-neutral by 2050. We are delighted to implement this project together with SAS,’ says Inter Terminals Sweden’s managing director Johan Zettergren. ‘Thanks to the initiative of ITS and SAS the capacity for handling SAF in Gävle will increase further. This is warmly welcomed by the Port of Gävle and fully aligned with the port’s strategy of enabling a green transition and a sustainable logistics and energy system,’ says Fredrik Svanbom, CEO at Port of Gävle. #Tankstorage #houston #energy #jetfuelA1 #en590 #TSA

Matching the speed & efficiency of flying or driving...on a train. That's the power of digital innovation! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eUWpK748 Hitachi Digital Services Hitachi Rail #decarbonization

🚄 GETTING RAIL ON TRACK Trains are a sustainable mode of travel, efficiently transporting a large number of passengers in a single journey with the lowest CO2 emissions. Societies worldwide are increasingly recognizing the benefits of train travel 🚄 and its overall impact on the environment 🌱. As a result, the railway industry is going through a massive growth and transformation with over 7,000 high-speed trains connecting cities, regions, and continents worldwide. As the rail sophisticated network expands, train travel becomes even more attractive and accessible. However, this expansion also presents new challenges, with maintenance becoming increasingly critical. Key demands by the industry for optimal train maintenance include: - 🌱 Sustainability: Striking a balance between operational needs with environmental responsibility. - 🔩 Traceability: Maintain clear records of all maintenance activities for each train, from inspections to repairs - 💻 Digitalization: Streamline maintenance processes through the integration of cutting-edge technology. - 👷 Human interference: Minimize mistakes during maintenance processes. Introducing our latest digital solution, the “Assembly Tower”! It’s a tailor-made solution to meet all customer demands, revolutionizing rolling stock maintenance and ensuring a sustainable future for our railways and society. Feel free to share this post and let’s keep the conversation rolling! 👇 #atlascopco #rollingstock #railwayindustry #railfreight #railwaysafety #railroad #digitalization

🚊 "Green" Rail Seeks Growth in Europe Through Collaboration 🚇 The European #rail industry aims to grow by enhancing collaboration and adopting airline-like standardized systems. Despite improvements, rail still trails #airlines in payment systems and scheduling areas. However, #sustainability concerns and increased cooperation among rail operators fuel optimism. 🚈 Eurostar and Rail Europe leaders emphasize the need for unified European rail systems and multimodal connections to improve passenger convenience. 🗝 Key strategies include leveraging successful routes and forming partnerships with public transit and bike-sharing services. High-speed rail competition, like Spain's Iryo, also drives innovation. 🍃 Advocates push for restricting short-haul flights in favour of rail alternatives to boost sustainability, positioning rail as the backbone of multimodal mobility and a greener future. 🌎 #RailTechnology #GreetTechnology #TravelIndustry #RailIndurtsy #Travel