Decarbonisation
VIDEO: A decarbonisation strategy for the Midlands
Combination of electrification and battery and bi-mode trains suggested
Siemens tests mobile train charger at Long Marston
New technology could unlock discontinuous electrification for battery trains
Government ‘must increase pace’ of electrification
Transport Committee demands action from Government
Andy Roden
Limited progress on Trains fit for the Future recommendations
Only limited progress has been made on implementing recommendations in the Trains fit for the Future report, according to the Railway Industry Association.
Rail is green - but do passengers care?
Transport Focus has investigated attitudes towards sustainable transport. Chief Executive ANTHONY SMITH questions whether simply being ‘green’ will be enough to persuade people out of their cars
Electrification in north’s decarbonisation plan
Transport for the North wants more electrification to decarbonise rail in Northern England.
Can we afford to demonise the diesel?
■ No immediate CO 2 reduction from hydrogen
■ Uncertain electrification programme blocks DMU cascade
■ Government 2040 withdrawal date ‘an ambition’
■ Synthetic fuel offers carbon neutral diesel traction