Topic: Green energy

Deutsche Bahn feeds solar power directly into traction energy grid

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has inaugurated a new solar energy facility in the northern federal state of Schleswig-Holstein along with partner Enerparc. Solar energy from the site is fed directly into the grid for traction energy,...Read more

26-04-2023|Comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

DB Cargo container train, source: DB Cargo

How can railways phase out diesel from their operations?

HVO fuel and a future hydrogen combustion engine will play a role in reducing rail emissions. “We can replace old vehicles with new sustainable trains; however, we also need to do something to reduce the...Read more

16-09-2022|1 comment|author: Esther Geerts

Norwegian trains will run on clean energy in 2022

Norway’s infrastructure manager Bane Nor will be among the sustainable pioneers of 2022. Trains in its network will run on emission-free clean energy coming from Norwegian hydropower starting this year, making Norway the frontrunner of...Read more

23-02-2022|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Mercedes goes green on rail in Germany, Hungary

Mercedes-Benz Cars is switching to CO2-free transport by rail in Germany and Austria. The production equipment for the Mercedes-Benz passenger car is now transported by rail on green electricity, in the case of factories in...Read more

05-06-2020|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen