Decarbonisation - Page 6

With the first hybrid train delivered to TfW, we revisit a feature on Vivarail from earlier this year. RICHARD CLINNICK reports.

Battery trains built by Hitachi could be on the national network by end of 2023, while retro-fitting existing fleets is also a possibility

"The Government is committed to electrification where it delivers benefits for railway users" - Baroness Vere

Rail freight can play a significant part in decarbonising freight in the UK - particularly on trunk routes," - Maggie Simpson

Porterbrook claims that maximising the service life of trains, as well as avoiding premature scrapping, helps save unnecessary carbon emissions.

Government suggests bi-mode traction is the future for rail freight industry

Former Great Western Railway HST to be used for alternative fuel research

With the official launch of Greater Anglia's Class 755 fleet today, we look back to a trip to Switzerland in 2018 to see the first trains under construction

TransPennine Express is addressing the problem of crowded services throughout the North by introducing new bi-mode vehicles and electric multiple units.

Driver training begins on Class 802s as Hull Trains prepares to introduce £60 million new Hitachi fleet