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In a pivotal report by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) released on 11 April, it's highlighted that a third of the UK's rail network does not require electrification to achieve net zero emissions. Instead, the deployment of battery trains could play a crucial role in the decarbonisation efforts. Currently, the rail network stands at 38% electrification, with government plans set to increase this figure to 51% within the next decade. The RIA's forward-thinking strategy proposes an additional 15% of routes be electrified and suggests that incorporating 34% battery trains could see all passenger services and 95% of freight effectively decarbonised, underlining the urgent need to expedite the order for a fleet of battery-electric trains: https://bit.ly/3y5NjNH #Decarbonise #NetZero #Railway #RailIndustry

A third of the UK rail network could be decarbonised with battery trains, according to a new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA). But would such a move be economically feasible – and what about freight? #rail #railways #batterytrains

California 🇺🇸 continues to roll on the #hydrogen rails to decarbonize the state's public transportation network. 🛤️ The California Department of Transportation Caltrans has ordered six new hydrogen-powered passenger trains from Stadler Rail, building off an earlier order of four H2-powered intercity trains last year. Based on Stadler’s Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train (FLIRT) concept, the trains are expected to offer a maximum speed of 79 mph (127km/h), with seats for 108 passengers. 🚅 👉 This choice shows that California is “serious about deploying innovative and sustainable transportation options," says the state’s Transport Secretary. https://lnkd.in/eu_3rPx7

UK Trials High-Speed Battery-Powered Trains as Green Rail Transition Picks up Pace Across Europe- In the north of England, the trial used a 700kw battery, allowing the train to reach speeds of over 75 miles per hour. The train operated solely on battery power for 70km of its journey and then switched back to diesel power. The 70km distance, however, showed that battery power could cover an average intercity route in the UK. When launched, trains are envisaged to run between 100km and 150km on battery power alone. According to Angel Trains, Hitachi Rail and TransPennine Express, which jointly ran the trials, battery power is cheaper and more fuel-efficient than diesel. MORE TO FOLLOW- JOIN OUR ACTIVE RAIL GROUPS- 🚈 Middle East & Africa RAIL https://lnkd.in/eqt6ZekM 🚉 On Track-Railway Infrastructure: Construction & Maintenance https://lnkd.in/dhkSJd-w 🚆 🆕 APAC RAIL & MOBILITY (ASIA PACIFIC REGION) https://lnkd.in/dwpuSn7M 🚆 🆕 North America Rail & Mobility https://lnkd.in/dgHwmQWY 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow me for more exciting rail and metro developments

The Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) Technical Director has presented to the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group (APPRG), explaining how vital it is that the Government makes decisions on infrastructure and rolling stock which will help the sector deliver a better and more sustainable railway for passengers and taxpayers in the future. David Clarke explained more about RIA’s strategy ‘A lower cost, higher performing net-zero railway’, which sets out a pathway to a lower cost, higher performing net zero railway by 2050, whilst also showing how making rolling stock procurement decisions now can stave off the current threat to UK rolling stock manufacturing capability. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail 

The All-Island Strategic Rail Review for 2024 advises against high-speed rail in Ireland, citing high costs and minimal benefits for a 300km/h network. Instead, it recommends upgrading existing lines to 200km/h, expanding capacity, and exploring electrification to reduce carbon emissions.

Few rail lines in the US are electrified. Hydrogen-electric rail technology may be a zero-emission alternative to diesel powered trains. Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler and the state of California recently agreed to a $127 million deal that will lead to the construction of six additional zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger trains. According to Caltrans these train sets are "more efficient, lighter weight and more affordable than traditional locomotive-hauled coaches." And unlike conventional locomotives that rely on dirty energy sources, hydrogen-powered trains minimize the pollution of planet-warming gases because they produce just water and heat as byproducts. https://lnkd.in/ekkfeDD8

Last month, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced a US$127 million agreement to purchase six additional hydrogen-powered passenger trains from Stadler Rail, Inc., which brings them up to a total of 10 for the state. “These clean-energy trains are the future. " - Tony Tavares, Caltrans Director (14 February 2024) There is a strong business case for hydrogen-powered locomotion in the context of zero-emission rail. Change Energy has produced several technoeconomic assessments of hydrogen-fueled railway service, including a conceptual "What If?" simulation of transitioning all of Canada’s railway propulsion power to hydrogen to achieve sector-wide decarbonization. You can find that report here: https://lnkd.in/dpxUbqHd. #hydrogen #rail #decarbonization #climateaction

Railway Industry Association launches strategic vision for 2050 rail network. 🛤️ At the moment, 38% of the GB network is electrified, with plans to increase to 51% by the next decade. RIA proposes boosting this to 65%, aiming to decarbonise all passenger and most freight journeys by 2050. Battery electric trains play a crucial role in this plan, providing immediate decarbonisation and boosting the UK rail manufacturing sector. This is exciting news for the rail sector, and as suppliers, we're keen to support the transition towards a greener and more efficient railway system. ✅ #RailManufacturing #UKRail #Railway #Rubber #RubberMoulding #RubberIndustry #CompressionMoulding #UKManufacturing