Check out Amtrak’s new state-of-the-art Airo trains
Amtrak has unveiled details of its newest train – the Amtrak Airo – that will replace its 50-year-old trains starting in 2026.
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M8 electric trains replace diesel trains on Connecticut’s Shore Line East line
Kawasaki M8 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) electric trains began to run on Connecticut’s Shore Line East this week.
Expand Expanding CloseUnion Pacific buys ten more all-electric locomotives, this time from Caterpillar Inc.’s Progress Rail, investing over $100 million in total
Following recent news of the purchase of ten electric locomotives from Wabtec, Union Pacific railroad has followed up by purchasing another ten from Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Inc. company. Union Pacific’s combined electric locomotive purchases and upgrades to its rail yard infrastructure are expected to exceed $100 million, making it the largest investment in battery-electric technology by a US Class I railroad.
Expand Expanding CloseUnion Pacific orders ten Wabtec FLXDrive battery-electric locomotives, the largest investment by a North American railroad
North American railroad Union Pacific announced it has purchased ten FLXDrive battery-electric locomotives from manufacturer Wabtec. The purchase marks the largest number of FLXDrives placed in a single order for Wabtec, as well as the largest investment in battery-electric locomotives by a North American railroad (Union Pacific).
Expand Expanding CloseWorld’s second largest mining corporation orders four Wabtec battery-electric locomotives
Rail freight manufacturer Wabtec Corporation has announced its latest customer is Rio Tinto, one of the largest metal and mining companies on the planet. Rio Tinto’s order for four of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives will support its effort to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.
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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced the purchase of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric freight locomotive, the first to join its 19,500-mile rail network. The purchase was part of CN’s sustainability strategy to reduce freight transportation emissions and will be supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Expand Expanding CloseWabtec unveils its battery-electric train following the first official purchase
Rail freight manufacturer Wabtec Corporation has officially unveiled the newest version of what it calls “the world’s first battery-electric freight train.” The electric train, known as FLXdrive Battery Locomotive, is no longer just a prototype and has made its official debut in Pittsburgh, PA, following Wabtec’s first sale of the locomotive earlier this week.
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General Motors (GM) has announced a collaboration with Wabtec Corporation to attempt to develop and implement its Ultium battery technology into Wabtec’s freight locomotives. GM also plans to develop its HYDROTEC hydrogen fuel cell systems for Wabtec to commercialize zero-emission, heavy-duty locomotives.
Expand Expanding CloseEGEB: Long Island Rail Road tests US’s first battery-powered trains
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- The Long Island Rail Road will analyze its trains to see whether they can run on batteries alone.
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Pete Buttigieg wants great high-speed US rail – is it possible?
High-speed rail is part of everyday life in many parts of the world – but not in the US, where the car is still very much king. US Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants to change that, and so do a lot of US residents and companies, but it’s going to be an enormous challenge.
Expand Expanding CloseEGEB: Japan’s new bullet train has first li-ion battery self-propulsion system
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
- Japan’s new bullet train, with a lithium-ion battery self-propulsion system, is one of the fastest trains in the world.
- The British government’s development bank will (mostly) end fossil-fuel financing abroad.
- EV charging infrastructure alliance ChargeUp Europe gains its seventh member, eMobility software provider has·to·be.
Ireland’s railways going green — Irish Rail to order up to 600 battery electric trains
Irish Rail has started a tender process for “the largest and greenest fleet order in Irish public transport history” as it looks to add 600 electric trains to its fleet over the next decade.
Bombardier unveils a new battery-powered train
Once actually somewhat common, battery-powered trains, especially full-size ones, are less common these days as third-rail-powered and diesel trains have gained in popularity.
Bombardier is unveiling a new battery-powered train in Berlin this week – “the first of its kind to enter passenger operation in Europe in over 60 years.” Expand
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