Taking Charge of Decarbonisation at Rail Live! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 On 29 November, the opening day of Rail Live! showcased some of the ongoing decarbonisation initiatives underway in the rail industry. With the transition to electric power playing a key role in delivering more sustainable rail networks, the event highlighted the positive impact of a range of electrification projects worldwide. For example,
Irish Rail and DIGAS to Retrofit Hydrogen Freight Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20230 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has partnered with DIGAS to trial Europe’s first retrofitted hydrogen freight locomotive. This 1.5 million EUR project aims to provide an affordable and practical solution towards rail decarbonisation. Under the agreement, Irish Rail will provide the 071 Class Diesel Locomotive and the workshop for installation. It will also
CPKC Orders 18 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive Engines from Ballard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20230 Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has ordered 18 additional 200kW fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems to expand its Hydrogen Locomotive Program. The new fuel cell engines are planned for delivery in 2023. They will join the 20 fuel cell engines already supplied to the operator for use in various
FCH2Rail Project Tests Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train on Spanish Railway Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 The FCH2Rail project has commenced the first test runs of its bi-mode hydrogen train on the Zaragoza-Canfranc line on Spain’s rail network. This project is being carried out by a consortium made up of CAF, DLR, Toyota, Renfe, Adif, CNH2, IP and Stemmann-Technik with a budget of 14 million EUR. It involves
HS2 Trials Hydrogen Charging at Euston Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 HS2 has introduced hydrogen power to its Euston site, with its construction team Mace Dragados Joint Venture trialling a hydrogen fuel cell to power a fully electric JCB telehandler. Charging electric construction machinery with zero-emission solutions at point of use provides a step forward in the decarbonisation of construction activities where
Ballard to Power First Hydrogen Trains in India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Ballard Power Systems’ fuel cells will power India’s first hydrogen trains thanks to a fuel cell module order from Medha Servo Drives. Medha Servo Drives is a rail system integrator contracted by Indian Railways to develop hydrogen-powered trains as a first step towards the operator achieving its net zero ambitions. Two retrofitted
Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power and technology leader, is powering the world’s first fleet of hydrogen trains in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. The Alstom Coradia iLint trains are outfitted with Cummins fuel cell systems and will run on
World First: Coradia iLint Trains Begin Passenger Service on Fully Hydrogen-Operated Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 A historical milestone has been hit with the announcement that 14 Coradia iLint regional trains are now in passenger service on the world’s first fully hydrogen-operated route in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. On the route between Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervörde and Buxtehude, the hydrogen-powered trains will be operated by Elbe-Weser Railways (evb)
CAF Begins Dynamic Track Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 CAF has begun dynamic track testing the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train developed for the FCH2Rail project. This comes less than two months since static tests began at CAF’s site in Zaragoza. FCH2RAIL hydrogen-powered demonstrator train FCH2RAIL is a consortium of CAF, DLR, Toyota, Renfe, ADIF, CNH2, IP and Stemmann-Technik. The project has a budget of 14 million
CAF Begins Static Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 CAF has commenced static tests on the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train that is being developed for the FCH2Rail project. To produce the hydrogen train prototype, a new power generation system has been installed within a RENFE Civia commuter train. The technology has been integrated into the vehicle’s existing traction system, enabling the
Alstom and PKN ORLEN to Cooperate on Hydrogen Trains in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Alstom and PKN ORLEN, a Polish manufacturer and distributor of fuel products, have signed a strategic co-operation agreement for the supply of zero-emission trains and hydrogen fuel. The two companies will co-operate to deliver zero-emission hydrogen solutions for public rail operators. Under the agreement, Alstom will be responsible for supplying trains
Skeleton Attended the Energy Tech Summit in Warsaw Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 For two days, our Sales Director, Tony Moberg, responsible for the Grid segment, was attending the Energy Tech Summit in Warsaw, Poland. This event is hosting top global energy and mobility investors, and entrepreneurs on April 26-28, 2022. One of the key highlights of the event for Tony was being able to
Alstom and ENGIE Sign Partnership to Supply Fuel Cell System for European Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 Alstom and ENGIE have signed a partnership agreement, outlining how they will work together to bring a fuel cell system to the European rail freight market. Hydrogen manufacturer ENGIE says it is also working on increasing its renewable hydrogen production capacity to 4GW by 2030. With its aim of managing more
How Hydrogen Can Revolutionise Railway Operations in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 Power to Passenger Trains: How Hydrogen Can Revolutionise Railway Operations in Europe Hydrogen fuel cells are recognised as one of the keys to a carbon-neutral future, and that future is now. Powering a passenger train with hydrogen. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but in Europe, this is
German Capital Region to Get Hydrogen Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20220 The states of Berlin and Brandenburg have agreed a research contract with Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) to introduce hydrogen-powered trains on the Heidekrautbahn. This will be the first time hydrogen-powered trains will be used in Germany’s capital region. The Federal Ministry of Transport is funding the project, with 25 million euros (28.59m USD)
Progress Rail, BNSF and Chevron Collaborate on Hydrogen Locomotive Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20210 Progress Rail, BNSF Railway and Chevron have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to demonstrate a hydrogen-powered locomotive. BNSF locomotive © Steve Crise / BNSF The aim of this demonstration will be to prove the feasibility and performance of hydrogen fuel cells as a viable alternative to traditional fuels for line-haul rail. Under the
Alstom and MOL to Explore Use of Hydrogen Technology on Hungarian Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20210 Alstom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with oil and gas company MOL to explore the use of hydrogen technology for rail transport in Hungary. By 2050, the European Union aims to achieve zero net emissions. Hungary aims to play a leading role in this transition, and as part of
Alstom and Liebherr Collaborate on Optimisation of Hydrogen Fuel Cells Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20210 “Alstom has made sustainable mobility one of the pillars of its strategic plan…Our ambition is to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen in the rail industry and to develop innovative solutions in the context of the greening of heavy mobility, including regional trains, shunting locomotives and freight locomotives. “To develop a hydrogen
New Partnership Focuses on Optimising Hydrogen Train Refuelling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20210 Hynamics, EDF Group’s hydrogen-focussed subsidiary, has signed a new partnership agreement with Alstom to reduce the time needed to refuel hydrogen trains. L-R: Stéphane Kaba (Alstom), Frédéric Dejean (Hynamics) and Yves Schlumberger (EDF) sign the partnership agreement on hydrogen trains. The ultimate goal is to define an international standard for hydrogen
Alstom and Plastic Omnium to Develop Onboard Hydrogen Storage Systems for the Rail Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 Alstom and Plastic Omnium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on the development of high-end hydrogen storage systems for the railway sector. L-R: Christophe Gourlay, Chief Procurement Officer Alstom, Thierry Best, Chief Commercial Officer Alstom, Christian Kopp, President and CEO of Plastic Omnium Clean Energy Systems and
Alstom Promotes Hydrogen Trains as a Route to Sustainable Mobility in the Middle East and North Africa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20210 Alstom is working closely with regional transportation authorities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to support a transition to a low-carbon transport system. This includes showcasing a number of its mobility solutions including its hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint. Coradia iLint hydrogen train The region’s governments are already taking steps towards
Alstom Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Showcased in Sweden for First Time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20210 The first two 100% hydrogen iLint trains entered commercial service in 2018 in Germany, and have already covered more than 100,000 kilometres. To date, 41 trainsets have been ordered in Germany, and successful trials have taken place in Austria and in the Netherlands. In Italy, the operator FNM confirmed an order for
House of Lords committee calls for ‘accelerated electrification’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20210 A NEW report from the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee published today is calling for railway electrification to be speeded up. Its inquiry had concerned batteries and hydrogen as sources of energy, and the resulting report – 'Battery strategy goes flat: net zero target at risk' – warns that
Talgo and Repsol Collaborate on Renewable Hydrogen-Powered Train Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20210 Repsol and Talgo have signed an agreement to support the development of hydrogen-powered trains and promote emission-free rail transport in the Iberian Peninsula. Repsol and Talgo to Jointly Develop Renewable Hydrogen-Powered Train © Talgo The agreement was signed at Talgo’s Las Rozas, Madrid plant by Juan Abascal, Repsol’s Executive Director of Industrial Transformation
Mireo Wins German Sustainability Award for Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20200 Siemens Mobility is among the winners of the German Sustainability Award for Design, in the pioneer category, for its Mireo regional and commuter train. Chosen alongside winners such as Continental and Dyson, Siemens was awarded the prize because the Mireo combined an attractive passenger experience, sustainability and cost-effectiveness on a high
EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20200 The European Commission’s (EC) Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) has chosen the project FCH2RAIL to begin negotiations for an EU grant agreement for 10 million euros. The funding would come from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, which funds research, technological developments and innovation. The aim of the project
Network Rail signals end of the line for diesel trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20200 A NEW report from Network Rail is setting out plans for the future railway, and it reveals that the last diesel trains could be withdrawn or converted to other forms of traction within three decades or less. The report, an ‘interim business case’, sets out the strategy for decarbonising the network.
Hydrogen train trial for UK by 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20200 Following the recent announcement of the Government’s intention to remove diesel trains from the network by 2040, KEITH FENDER looks at how Alstom has developed a hydrogen-powered train that will lead to a trial in the UK within two years. In early November, Alstom and the government of the German state
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20200 Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
Trade Activity to Urbanization, Trends Driving the Future of Rail Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20200 By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader, Power Systems Over 50 tons. This is the amount of goods transported annually, per person in the U.S. This shouldn’t be surprising given the device you are reading this article on is likely made from several different minerals and multiple sub-components. These get mined or
Next government will be urged to commit to railway improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20190 THE Railway Industry Association has unveiled its own manifesto, with less than a month to go before the General Election. The suppliers’ trade group has set out the main tasks which face the industry over the next 30 years, with the aim of developing a ‘long-term, sustainable rail industry’. RIA is calling
Fahma Orders 27 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trains from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 The Rhein-Main Verkehrsverbund (RMV) subsidiary Fahma GmbH, which operates the Taunusbahn, has chosen a winner of its Europe-wide tender for 27 fuel cell trains: Alstom. The French rolling stock manufacturer will deliver the Coradia iLint units in time for the timetable change in December 2022. Alstom says this order will
Vivarail Announces Partnership with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Specialists Arcola Energy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20190 Vivarail, who have been working on converting old London Underground trains (Class D78) into Class 230 battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs), have partnered with Arcola Energy, which specialises in hydrogen fuel cells. Arcola Energy is a hydrogen fuel cell specialist supplying London buses © CC0 Both companies share the goal of decarbonising the