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Creating international long distance train connections (RailTech)
During this webinar, Kaj Mook, Senior Managing Consultant at Berenschot talked about the potential for international trains, but that the risks are considered too high by investors. According to Nick Brooks, Secretary General from ALLRAIL, officially there’s …
Continue readingTransport Canada takes over High Frequency Rail, VIA CEO quits (Trains)
When a passenger operator is forced to survive on a budget insufficient to provide service capable of satisfying its country’s travel needs, while on-time reliability remains hamstrung by host railroads, it is almost impossible for …
Continue readingItalian urban rail transit costs 57% less than global average (TransitCosts)
The Italian Case – In this in-depth case study of Italian rail rapid transit projects, we investigate how Italian construction costs have changed over time and distill lessons learned to understand how design, procurement, and …
Continue readingTalgo Unveils New Lightweight Running Gear Frame (RailwayNews)
Talgo has developed a new type of running gear frame that reduces the mass of the rolling assembly by 50% compared to those constructed using welded steel plates. This will be on show at the …
Continue readingNetwork Rail studies major station logistics capacity (RailFreight)
A Network Rail report casts new light on the capacity of major passenger stations to handle light logistics. A broader return to handling less than wagon load and parcels traffic has been on the agenda …
Continue readingPlastic batteries could store renewable grid energy (MITTechReview)
A new type of battery made from electrically conductive polymers—basically plastic—could help make energy storage on the grid cheaper and more durable, enabling a greater use of renewable power. The batteries, made by Boston-based startup PolyJoule, …
Continue readingTunnelling industry group promoting new low carbon linings (GroundEng)
The International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) has launched a new activity group focused on low carbon concrete linings for shafts and tunnels. Continue reading
Continue readingProposal for new Oxford rail freight terminal underway (RailFreight)
Public consultation on proposals for a vast new warehouse and rail freight park near Bicester in the Oxfordshire countryside opens this week. A Channel Islands based company, Oxfordshire Railfreight Limited, is preparing plans for a …
Continue readingTfL Elephant & Castle station tunnelling contractor search (GroundEng)
Transport for London (TfL) has started the tender process for tunnelling works on its Elephant and Castle station capacity upgrade with a pre-procurement market engagement event this month. The capacity upgrade at the southeast London …
Continue readingMany sensor eyes added to e-scooters (JulienChamussy)
Since the early days of scooter-sharing, back in 2018, the industry has significantly matured to cater to the needs of cities worldwide. Gone are the days of launching in new territories with scooters fit for …
Continue readingDB & Alstom’s 1st battery train pilot running well (UrbanTransport)
“A good train for the environment”: with this slogan, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Alstom drew up an interim balance of the trial operation of the battery-powered multiple unit in passenger transport in Germany last 14 …
Continue readingInfrastructure for In Motion Charging trolleybuses (UITP)
Battery electric trolleybuses with In Motion Charging (IMC) are highly effective technology with huge economic and environmental potential: High passenger capacity, an infinite range, uninterrupted 24/7 operation, the flexibility of off-wire service and energy-efficient emission-free …
Continue readingUK startup building modular electric van w/ circularity in mind (GreenBiz)
Corporate fleet buyers have a rich array of potential choices when it comes to updating their last-mile delivery fleets to electric vehicle technology. The van portion of the market is particularly competitive, big names such …
Continue readingHorizontal directional drilling tunnelling, & bots (GroundEng)
The engineers behind the new Hypertunnel method aim to shake up the tunnelling status quo… High tunnelling costs are also linked to the size and speed of the machinery. Last year, UK start-up company Hypertunnel …
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