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Rolls-Royce mtu rail engines now HVO capable
Three engine series approved for use with sustainable fuels such as HVO with more to come
Cummins fuel cells power world-first hydrogen passenger train route
Company’s fuel cell technology is powering the first 100% hydrogen train route in passenger operation in the region
Siemens Mobility to supply 125 diesel-electric locomotives
Amtrak estimates the new models will reduce emissions of NOx by more than 89% and particulate matter by 95%
Union Pacific purchases 10 FLXDrive battery electric locomotives
The Wabco locos will help to cut operational carbon output
Fortescue to buy Williams Advanced Engineering for £164 million
Purchase to support mining company’s push for carbon neutrality by 2030
Metalliance to supply electric vehicles for British rail project
Order is for 16 mobile underground vehicles for High Speed 2 high-speed railway network.
BNSF, Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test
As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions, the company said
US Updates Rail Brake Inspection Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a final rule, extending the amount of time freight rail equipment can
OptiFuel Launches Zero-Emissions RNG Locomotives
OptiFuel Systems, a South Carolina-based provider of zero-emissions rail, marine and generator products, said it is now taking orders for a new
Optifuel Offering Natural Gas Locomotives
OptiFuel Systems is now taking orders for a new line of 1200 hp to 2400 hp, 100% natural gas freight locomotives. All
Progress Rail Electric Locomotive In Demonstration Project
New EMD Joule battery electric will operate in the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach
Cummins Closes NPROXX Hydrogen Joint Venture
Cummins Inc. announced that it closed on the previously announced NPROXX joint venture with ETC for hydrogen storage tanks. No financial details
Cummins Plans New Hydrogen Facility In Germany
Plant will assemble fuel cells for Alstom’s hydrogen trains
Cummins To Open Fuel Cell Facility In Germany
Cummins Inc. announced it will open a new facility in Herten, Germany, which will initially focus on the assembly of fuel cell
InnoTrans Postponed Again Over COVID-19 Concerns
InnoTrans, the international trade fair for transport technology, has been postponed again over COVID-19 concerns. The show, held every two years, was
Saft Batteries Power Emergency Traction System On Moscow Metro Train
Battery systems power Moscow Metro’s emergency traction system to enable trains to reach the nearest station in the event of a power
Railcare Presents Battery-Powered Railway Maintainer
Railway specialist Railcare presented its new MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle). The maintenance machine is equipped with self-propelled vacuum pumps, hydraulics, and control cabins
UK’s First Hydrogen Train Passes Mainline Test
The UK’s first hydrogen-powered train has successfully undertaken its first mainline test, achieving a top speed of 50 mph. Originally unveiled in
Alstom Finalizes Bombardier Acquisition
Rail unit purchase represents ‘transformational change’
Hydrogen Dual-Fuel Engine Launched In Belgium
BeHydro, a joint venture between Anglo Belgian Corp. and Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has launched a medium-speed 1 MW hydrogen dual-fuel engine,
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