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Will Glasgow be central to climate change for rail freight?

Published on 22-09-2021 at 06:30

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Last week’s showcase of a bio-fuelled class 66 freight locomotive gave the public a chance to see for themselves how the industry is tackling the challenge of climate change. Will alternative fuels be the long term answer to diesel power, or does this publicity drive represent an interim solution until the network is fully electrified?

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Tags: Climate change, Climate Hero, COP26, DB Cargo UK, Glasgow, Glasgow Central, Graeme Dey, Mossend, Mossend International Railfreight Park, Scotland

Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is RailFreight's UK correspondent.

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DB Cargo UK locomotive painted in green Climate Hero livery

Will Glasgow be central to climate change for rail freight?

Published on 22-09-2021 at 06:30

I'm a Climate Hero 66004 (NR - DB Cargo UK)Source Network Rail and DB Cargo UK

Last week’s showcase of a bio-fuelled class 66 freight locomotive gave the public a chance to see for themselves how the industry is tackling the challenge of climate change. Will alternative fuels be the long term answer to diesel power, or does this publicity drive represent an interim solution until the network is fully electrified?

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Tags: Climate change, Climate Hero, COP26, DB Cargo UK, Glasgow, Glasgow Central, Graeme Dey, Mossend, Mossend International Railfreight Park, Scotland

Author: Simon Walton

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