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SustainabilityITPRO6/19/2026

World First: First Custom-Built Hydrogen Train Unveiled

Stadler and Trasporti Regionali della Sardegna unveil the world's first custom-built hydrogen train in Erlen.

SustainabilityCHPRO6/19/2026

Stadler and ARST Unveil World’s First Narrow-Gauge Hydrogen Train

Stadler and ARST have introduced the first hydrogen-powered train for narrow-gauge railways, set to operate in Sardinia by 2028.

SustainabilitySEPRO6/19/2026

Keolis Wins New 10-Year Contract in Sweden

Keolis secures a decade-long contract to operate buses in Dalarna, Sweden, with a focus on electrification.

SustainabilityDEPRO6/19/2026

Criticism of Cost-Cutting Plan for the Leipzig–Chemnitz Rail Line

The planned cutbacks in the expansion of the Chemnitz–Leipzig rail line are drawing criticism from various stakeholders, highlighting unmet regional transportation needs.

SustainabilityDEPRO6/18/2026

Deutsche Bahn and the University of Kassel Are Testing Low-Emission Co

Deutsche Bahn and the University of Kassel are collaborating on a pilot project to evaluate a special type of cement-free concrete that reduces CO2 emissions during production.

SustainabilityPRO6/17/2026

ODEG Expands Parchim Workshop for Battery-Powered Trains

ODEG plans an 18 million euro expansion of its Parchim workshop to maintain new battery-powered trains, replacing diesel models on non-electrified routes.

SustainabilityTRPRO6/17/2026

Spain greenlights €62m intermodal terminal for Port of Santander

The Spanish Ministry of Transport has approved a €62 million intermodal terminal at Llano de La Pasiega, enhancing rail freight operations to the Port of Santander.

SustainabilityFRPRO6/16/2026

European Rail’s Responsiveness to Military Conflict Brought into Sharp

A recent discussion at the Mobco sustainable mobility trade fair highlighted the critical role of rail in military logistics amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine.

SustainabilityGBPRO6/16/2026

Alstom Reaffirms Commitment to UK Supply Chain

During its Supplier Day and CSR Awards in Derby, Alstom emphasized its dedication to a sustainable rail supply chain and strategic collaboration with suppliers.

SustainabilityDEPRO6/15/2026

Battery-powered trains are set to replace diesel trains in Saxony-Anha

A study by NASA indicates that battery-powered trains will become the primary mode of transport for regional routes in Saxony-Anhalt, replacing diesel trains.