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#InnoTrans2024, key leaders from AERRL, Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors and UIC - International union of railways #UICrail gathered to explore potential collaboration and the possibility of AERRL joining UIC as an affiliate member. AERRL, established in 2021 to represent railway rolling stock lessors at the European level, is already active in various working groups. The discussions at InnoTrans focused on ways to further strengthen the rail sector's competitiveness through enhanced cooperation. During the meeting, both AERRL and UIC identified several key areas for potential joint initiatives, including: 👉 Applying the Entity in Charge of Maintenance Regulation (ECM) 👉 Promoting innovation to replace diesel traction 👉 Facilitating electric energy recording and invoicing across Europe 👉 Exchanging information on FRMCS AERRL Chair Fabien Rochefort stated: "Now more than ever, the railway sector needs to develop and share common knowledge and expertise. AERRL’s goal is to help improve the efficiency and reliability of railways, driving the modal shift to rail. We look forward to this potential partnership with UIC." UIC Director General François DAVENNE added: "Today’s discussion with AERRL opens the door for rolling stock lessors to play a more active role in UIC’s technical cooperation. We eagerly await their membership application!" #RailTransport #UICrail #InnoTrans2024 #RailInnovation #Sustainability #RollingStock

This week at #InnoTrans2024, key leaders from AERRL, Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors and UIC gathered to explore potential collaboration and the possibility of AERRL joining UIC as an affiliate member. AERRL, established in 2021 to represent railway rolling stock lessors at the European level, is already active in various working groups. The discussions at InnoTrans focused on ways to further strengthen the rail sector's competitiveness through enhanced cooperation. During the meeting, both AERRL and UIC identified several key areas for potential joint initiatives, including: 👉 Applying the Entity in Charge of Maintenance Regulation (ECM) 👉 Promoting innovation to replace diesel traction 👉 Facilitating electric energy recording and invoicing across Europe 👉 Exchanging information on FRMCS   AERRL Chair Fabien Rochefort stated: "Now more than ever, the railway sector needs to develop and share common knowledge and expertise. AERRL’s goal is to help improve the efficiency and reliability of railways, driving the modal shift to rail. We look forward to this potential partnership with UIC." UIC Director General François DAVENNE added: "Today’s discussion with AERRL opens the door for rolling stock lessors to play a more active role in UIC’s technical cooperation. We eagerly await their membership application!"   #RailTransport #UICrail #InnoTrans2024 #RailInnovation #Sustainability #RollingStock

Another pair of ferries are slated to become electric, courtesy of work to be done by Echandia "Echandia’s advanced battery systems are installed to significantly reduce both fossil fuel emissions and fuel costs. The battery systems are designed to meet the customer’s requirement for a 10-year lifespan, which Echandia’s systems can achieve. Echandia said the main reasons its battery systems were chosen for this prestigious project are their long lifespan, high safety and because they require roughly half the installation space compared with other systems." Conversion work like this will bring new technical expertise for various stakeholders. And battery powered ferries mean more efficient, greener voyages on shorter missions. Be it fully or hybrid electric, how can we encourage such uptake? Feel free to comment below. #sustainableshipping #decarbonisation

Battery Technologies for Multiple Units - Accelerating the Electrification of the Railway with Ezequiel Glasserman from Stadler Deutschland. Rail is already the most climate-friendly means of transportation, but there is still a lot of potential. Only in Germany one in four trains still run on fossil fuels, due to a lack of overhead line infrastructure. Battery electrical multiple units, such as the Stadler FLIRT Akku, offer a clean and environmentally friendly hybrid solution to this problem. The demands on the reliability and quality of trains, which are in use almost around the clock for up to 30 years, place high demands on the battery system. Here we will introduce the first series-produced battery electrical multiple unit in Germany. https://lnkd.in/esGp9P5Q Save €150 with Discount Code 2428-SPK. #AABCEurope

Echandia Wins Record Order Echandia has secured an order for the delivery of battery systems to a Northern European ferry operator. The order involves converting two RoPax ferries to pure electric propulsion and is Echandia's largest to date, both in terms of value and system size. Delivery is planned for the second half of 2025. The main reasons Echandia's battery systems were chosen for this prestigious project are their long lifespan, high safety, and the fact that they require roughly half the installation space compared to other systems. “We are seeing a clear trend towards more and larger orders for converting ferries from fossil fuel to electric propulsion. This order is our largest to date and the result of focused work on both our products and partnerships within the maritime sector. This also solidifies that we are now seriously considered one of the leading suppliers in maritime electrification. An important milestone for Echandia”, says Fredrik Hellström, CEO of Echandia.

Deutsche Bahn halts tender for up to 95 high speed trains of new generation Since announcing the tender last December, the national German operator has not received any bid, as the T-Online news portal sites Deutsche Bahn’s spokesperson (for more information on the tender, see https://lnkd.in/euZhMAaH). The firm part of the €1 bln tender included the supply of 33 trains. The units of up to 400 m in length would accommodate 940 passengers seated and operate at a maximum speed of 300 km/h. The first two prototypes were planned to be delivered for testing in 2031, with the vehicles’ serial production to be launched in 2032. It was envisaged that the new fleet would replace the ageing ICE 1 and ICE 3 trains. Siemens Mobility and Alstom could become potential bidders for this procurement. After previously winning a tender for consultancy contracts, both manufacturers together with the German operator developed initial concepts for the new-generation ICE 5 trainsets (see https://lnkd.in/diRK9mP7 for details). In particular, Siemens Mobility’s offer concerned its new Velaro Novo platform with a design speed of 360 km/h (pictured). Rendering: Siemens Mobility #rollingstock #rail #railway #highspeedtrain

🚆 Our Founding Member Trafikverket just released an insightful article on Digital Automatic Couplers (DAC) and their transformative impact on the European rail freight sector. DAC technology promises faster, longer, and more efficient trains, driving us closer to the EU’s Green Deal goals 🌍. Starting in 2025, EU-Rail will lead a major pilot project to roll out DAC across multiple countries, marking the beginning of a new era in rail transport. This step-by-step implementation will pave the way for a greener, more connected Europe. The future of rail freight is on track! 🌟 #SustainableTransport #RailInnovation #DAC  ##FP5 #GreenDeal Read the full article (in Swedish) here: https://bit.ly/4fY5C9k ------------------ Groupe SNCF Wabtec Corporation Knorr-Bremse AG Hitachi Rail Siemens Mobility Deutsche Bahn eSGR European Smart Green Rail (CEMOSA COMSA Corporación ENYSE ETRA Tekniker) Alstom ADIF MERMEC AŽD CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) Ceit Research Center ČD Cargo, a.s. German Aerospace Center (DLR) Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. Indra Talgo Jernbanedirektoratet ÖBB PKP CARGO S.A. ProRail Nederlandse Spoorwegen Strukton Rail Thales Trafikverket voestalpine

Follow the leader.. (it’s a good thing!) Container carriers are at the forefront of adopting innovative solutions to cut fuel use, with wind shields emerging as a key technology. German carrier Hapag-Lloyd is the latest to embrace this trend, with their new megamax vessel under construction in South Korea featuring a large dome-shaped wind shield on its forecastle. Other Hapag-Lloyd ships being built in China will also have similar devices installed. Ocean Network Express (ONE) and CMA CGM were pioneers in reintroducing wind shields, later joined by Mediterranean Shipping Co. Historically, Norasia, which was eventually acquired by CSAV and later integrated into Hapag-Lloyd, utilised smaller bow shields on ships built around 20 years ago (it sounds like a lifeftime ago but it was only 2004). “These devices will reduce the ships’ aerodynamic resistance and thus help lower fuel consumption and emissions. While the effect of wind deflectors is small at around 2%, little improvements on hull, propeller, engine, etc. add up to notable savings,” noted Alphaliner in its recent report. Despite their limited energy-saving potential, bow windscreens have become a popular option for newbuildings and retrofits. They are considered low-hanging fruit for emissions reductions and require virtually no extra maintenance once installed. The adoption of wind shields by leading carriers demonstrates a commitment to improving fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact. As the shipping industry continues to innovate, these incremental improvements contribute to significant sustainability gains. Do you want to check out a vessel sporting one of these wind shields? Currently in Australian waters, the ONE Reliability is due to arrive Fremantle on the 22nd December. An early Christmas present! 🎄 This vessel is brand spanking new and as DCN - Daily Cargo News reports, it is only the second vessel to visit our ports that sport ONE’s vibrant magenta colour. The ONE Commitment was the first vessel, making its first and last voyages here back in December 2019 (operational issues?). Let’s hope the ONE Reliability lives up to her name better than the ONE Commitment did!  🤣 Has anyone snapped a photo of this vessel in the East Coast? https://lnkd.in/gG3bGxR7 Image credit: vesselfinder

Another significant step forward as key partner in major Rail platforms. With RegioJet Project Microelettrica contributes to the development of Central European mobility. #ThinkMacroChooseMicro #KnorrBremsePoland #RailwayExcellence

📢 SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE FCH2RAIL PROJECT: THE FIRST HYDROGEN-POWERED TRAIN HAS BEEN TESTED ON THE SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE RAILWAY NETWORK. ✅The success of the project confirms the commitment to the development of innovative and emission-free fuel cell and battery hybrid technology to provide a competitive alternative to diesel trains in the current decarbonisation process. 🌱🌐 ✅The EU-Project FCH2RAIL project is being developed by a consortium made up of #CAF, ADIF, Renfe, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Toyota Motor Corporation, CNH2 - Centro Nacional del Hidrógeno, IP and Stemmann-Technik GmbH - a Wabtec Company, with a budget of 14 million euros. ✅The final event of the FCH2Rail project was held together with the #RailLive2024 congress, which is currently taking place in the city of #Zaragoza. Over the past four years, the project has developed a bi-mode demonstrator train with hydrogen fuel cells and tested it on the Spanish and Portuguese railway networks. Hydrogen innovation for a cleaner tomorrow! 🚄🔋 Read the full news story in the press section 👇