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WEB4 days ago · Sustainability must not impede supply chain viability. IRJ Editor-in-chief Kevin Smith considers the impact that new sustainability regulations are having on the global railway supply chain. The latest news and analysis of the global railway industry from the world's leading international publication.
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WEB5 days ago · Eurostar threatens Amsterdam service suspension. Cross-border operator says station facility and high-speed infrastructure problems might result in temporary service withdrawal in 2025. September 19, 2024 | Financial.
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WEBApr 15, 2024 · Momentum is building behind the ambitious Rail Baltica project, which aims to construct an 870km standard-gauge 240km/h mixed-traffic railway linking the Baltic state capitals with Poland and the broader European railway network. David Briginshaw reports from the Latvian capital Riga on progress so far.
Developing the EMD Joule battery locomotive
WEBProgress Rail developed the 2.4MW EMD Joule battery electric locomotive after winning a contract from Brazilian operator Vale. AS governments and operators seek ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rail operation, manufacturers are continuing to test new technologies such as battery-powered traction to support this shift.
Changing the culture of track worker safety
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Network Rail (NR) is currently revising its approach to track worker safety according to three specific principles. Stuart Browning, NR's programme manager control of work, Michelle Rogers, engagement manager at Oliver Wyman, and Albert Luggenhorst, associate at Oliver Wyman, outline this process and how it …
Africa’s rail sector poised for growth
WEBAug 12, 2024 · While interest and the political will to expand rail in Africa is increasing, achieving the level of construction required to create a truly interconnected network will require hard work and much more funding than is currently allocated. David Burroughs talks to the African rail sector to understand the future of rail on the continent.
Traction choices: overhead ac vs third rail dc
WEBDec 26, 2023 · A study performed for Dubai Metro found that a 1.5kV dc third rail traction system can also cost up to 13% less than a 750V dc third rail system. One cost saving measure is the ability to locate fewer substations at greater intervals which reduces maintenance costs. Typical substation spacing is roughly 1.5 - …
Making rail construction sustainable from conception to completion
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Rail is making strides to become more sustainable in its operations, but work remains to reduce the carbon footprint of constructing new lines and stations. The challenge is being taken up around the world, as David Burroughs explains. The new Nairobi Central Station is designed with sustainability at its core, with large green areas to soak up ...
Rise of the machines: Rio Tinto breaks new ground with AutoHaul
WEBMay 17, 2024 · Rio Tinto completed the transition to entirely automated operation of its 1500km railway in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, becoming the first heavy-haul railway in the world to operate an automated network. Described by Rio Tinto as the world’s largest robot, AutoHaul is operating up to 50 automated …