Topic: Climate change

Will Glasgow be central to climate change for rail freight?

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...Read more

22-09-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

The Fit for 55 package – good news for rail?

The European Commission has unveiled its ambitious ‘Fit for 55’ regulatory package. The objective is to deliver at least a 55 per cent reduction of EU greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. This is considerably higher...Read more

16-07-2021|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Representative bodies call for UK rail electrification

Two of the most influential industry bodies in the UK have led a call for rail electrification in the UK. As part of a joint study, informed by research conducted by the Railway Industry Association,...Read more

27-04-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton