DB Cargo is using HVO
The German freight trains of DB Cargo are running nearly climate-neutral now even if powered by a diesel locomotive. They are fueled by HVO generated from waste material instead of fossil diesel.
The German freight trains of DB Cargo are running nearly climate-neutral now even if powered by a diesel locomotive. They are fueled by HVO generated from waste material instead of fossil diesel.
I fully agree with this statement. If we want railways to be an attractive alternative to other methods of transport, the passenger experience is absolutely central. If we can’t convince passengers by offering better comfort, better service, we will not win the challenge. Or very simple: We need to offer a real advantage for the…
A big “Thank you” to all participants for attending the German edition of our ICS – Informatik Consulting Systems webinar today! I’m very happy, that so many people were interested in the topic “Security lifecycle management for existing ETCS products”. 📣 In case you’ve missed it or you’re not speaking German – don’t worry! There…
A solution for tracks only partly equipped with overhead lines: In Germany the first battery powered train is now operating with passengers. Batteries are being charged at those parts of the route, where an overhead line is installed.
Hydrogen has the advantage of being a chemical form of storing energy. This can help in the railway sector to bridge gaps between parts of the track where electric power is available and parts which are not electrified yet. Battery power is not the one-fits-all solution, especially for heavy freight trains or also in other…
Today I’ve registered for attending the “CNA Forum Bahn+BahnTechnik 2024” conference with the title “Unlocking the opportunities of railtech” CNA Forum Bahntechnik | CNA – Center for transportation & logistics Neuer Adler e.V. (c-na.de) My personal focus for the conference will be the topics around the digitalisation of the railways and how to develop the…
Cables for GSM-R were intentionally cut this morning in northern Germany. This is a very serious incident and has to be carefully investigated with regard to the motivation of the attackers. Link to article of German newspaper “Die Zeit” (08.10.2022)