Topic: Alternative fuels

biofuels and hybrid solution AERRL and Infrabel to test ‘net-zero rail fleet’ solutions for freight

The Belgian infrastructure manager Infrabel and the Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) have been cooperating on how to achieve a “net-zero rail…
Palm oil in disguise? Report: Likely fraud with HVO leaves doubts over emission savings

Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is generally considered to be an effective and green, albeit slightly more expensive, alternative to diesel fuel. However, a new report…
In focus: Technology Hydrogen for freight: ‘Green, but not the most obvious choice’

In the quest to greenify the transport sector, alternative fuels have claimed a place on the rail scene. RailFreight.com had a chat with Stefan Bernsdorf,…

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In focus: Technology Deutsche Bahn in pursuit of CO2 reduction: ‘90% fewer emissions with diesel substitute HVO’

Rail can boast of being the most environmentally friendly transport modality. Nevertheless, not all trains are exactly emission-free. On non-electrified tracks, trains may still need…
CEF unlocks 1 billion for alternative fuels, rail doesn’t get a penny

The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) unlocked one billion euros through its Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) to boost the deployment of alternative fuel supply infrastructure…

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Kouvola RRT is in the driver’s seat for smart and sustainable logistics

Finland’s first dry port is also a champion for the Green Transition. The Kouvola Rail & Road Terminal (RRT) enables a more versatile utilisation of…
Door wide open for alternative fuels on rail with this new EU regulation

The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) now includes rail under its scope, a key missing element not foreseen in the European Commission’s proposal. This will…
DB’s locomotives at Munich North’s shunting yard will run on HVO

Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) shunting locomotives at the Munich-North shunting yard (Rangierbahnhof München Nord) will now be fuelled solely by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). “DB Energie…
tech tuesday DB Cargo tests green fuel to replace diesel in UK locomotives

DB Cargo and its British subsidiary, DB Cargo UK, have carried out tests to operate a Class 60 locomotive fuelled with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)…

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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;…

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Capturing CO2 while running a train – this could happen in the US

Capturing CO2 from the air while running a train: it could even make a diesel-fueled train nearly carbon-neutral. US-based startup CO2Rail Company, together with researchers…
ENERGY CRISIS Record diesel prices hit rail margins

As diesel prices hit new record highs in May, rail freight operators face new challenges in balancing fuel costs.

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