Sydney Metro City & Southwest’s seven new underground stations have been awarded a top sustainability rating, making the project a world leader in station design and construction.
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Adelaide’s trains move towards a greener future
South Australia’s public transport system is taking another step towards becoming greener and more energy efficient, with hybrid energy technologies being adopted for more than half of the existing fleet of diesel trains.
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Auckland rail line electrification a step closer
Electrification of an important Auckland rail line is closer following the approval of resource consents for the main works.
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Sustainability rating for Parramatta Light Rail
Parramatta Light Rail infrastructure works package has achieved an Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) ‘Leading’ rating for design.
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The sounds of silence
The mighty Roman Empire stood for many centuries but there were some enemies that even it could not defeat. No, not the Vandals, the Huns or the Visigoths – rather we’re talking train noise.
Some
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Victorian government promotes hydrogen as green transport fuel
Assisting the transport sector switch to renewable hydrogen is one of the aims of funding from the Victorian government towards trials, pilots and feasibility studies.
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Siemens awarded Amtrak contracts
SIEMENS Mobility has been awarded US$3.4bn in contracts from Amtrak in the United States to design, manufacture and technically support 73 multi-powered trains for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
There is also a possibility for up to 140 additional trains and further maintenance agreements.
The order is Amtrak’s latest effort to acquire the most sustainable and efficient trains on the market, which include dual powered and hybrid battery vehicles.
The trains will operate across the Northeast Corridor and across various state-supported routes, including operations in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.
With expanded capacity and the ability to shorten trip time, Amtrak expects the new trains will add over 1.5 million riders annually.
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KiwiRail joins Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia
Achieving sustainable outcomes is the aim of a decision by KiwiRail to join the Infrastructure Sustainability of Australia.
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Innovative construction methodology being used for Muswellbrook bridges
Around 1200 workers conducted a maintenance shutdown on the Hunter Valley Rail Network as part of the Muswellbrook Bridge replacement project.
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The sustainable sleeper
An innovative railway sleeper made from recycled plastics was recently granted type-approval by V/Line. With mainline trials completed or near completion and other rail companies interested, this is an exciting and innovative development in the future of sustainable rail infrastructure.
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