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Railway Sustainability

Railway Sustainability
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Alstom Achieves World-First: Diesel-to-Hydrogen Shunting Locomotive Completes Maiden Run in Salzgitter

SALZGITTER, GERMANY — In a landmark development for sustainable heavy industry and European rail logistics, multinational rail technology leader Alstom has successfully executed the world’s first operational run of a shunting locomotive retrofitted from diesel to direct hydrogen combustion. The milestone test, conducted at Alstom’s facility in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, signals a potentially transformative leap […]

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Lina Hope
Railway Sustainability
•8 min read

Alstom Achieves World-First: Diesel-to-Hydrogen Shunting Locomotive Completes Maiden Run in Salzgitter

SALZGITTER, GERMANY — In a landmark development for the future of sustainable heavy transport, global rail leader Alstom has successfully completed the world’s inaugural test run of a shunting locomotive retrofitted from diesel to hydrogen power. Conducted at Alstom’s state-of-the-art facility in Salzgitter, Germany, this milestone represents a monumental leap forward in the decarbonisation of […]

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Neng Nana
Railway Sustainability
•8 min read

Alstom and Partners Pioneer World’s First Diesel-to-Hydrogen Shunting Locomotive in Salzgitter

SALZGITTER, GERMANY — In a landmark development for sustainable heavy transport, Alstom has successfully completed the world’s inaugural test run of a shunting locomotive retrofitted from diesel propulsion to direct hydrogen combustion. Conducted at Alstom’s facility in Salzgitter, Germany, this technological milestone represents a major leap forward in the decarbonization of rail yards, freight terminals, […]

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Ammar Sabilarrohman
Railway Sustainability
•8 min read

Alstom Achieves World-First: Diesel-to-Hydrogen Shunting Locomotive Completes Maiden Run in Germany

SALZGITTER, GERMANY — In a landmark development for sustainable heavy transport, global rail leader Alstom has successfully completed the world’s first test run of a shunting locomotive retrofitted from traditional diesel propulsion to direct hydrogen combustion. The milestone trial, conducted at Alstom’s facility in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, marks a pivotal breakthrough in the decarbonisation of […]

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Asep Darmawan
Railway Sustainability
•8 min read

Alstom Pioneers World’s First Diesel-to-Hydrogen Shunting Locomotive Conversion in Salzgitter

SALZGITTER, GERMANY — In a landmark development for the European rail sector, global rail technology leader Alstom has successfully completed the world’s first test run of a shunting locomotive retrofitted from diesel to hydrogen power. Conducted at Alstom’s facility in Salzgitter, Germany, this milestone represents a monumental leap forward in the decarbonization of heavy industrial […]

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Nana Wu
Railway Sustainability
•7 min read

Alstom Joins Spanish Hydrogen Association to Accelerate Green Rail Mobility and Decarbonize Non-Electrified Routes

MADRID — In a decisive step toward eliminating carbon emissions from heavy transport, multinational rail technology leader Alstom has officially joined the Spanish Hydrogen Association (Asociación Española del Hidrógeno – AeH2). The move underscores the company’s long-term commitment to sustainable mobility, positioning hydrogen fuel cell technology as a cornerstone in the ongoing decarbonization of society. […]

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Neng Nana
Railway Sustainability
•9 min read

EU Awards €25 Million to Port of Rotterdam and International Alliance to Pioneer Smart and Sustainable Logistics

BRUSSELS / ROTTERDAM — In a landmark move to accelerate Europe’s transition toward carbon-neutral transport, the European Commission has awarded a €25 million grant to the Port of Rotterdam Authority and a vast international alliance. Comprising 45 entities—including major port authorities, industry leaders, and prestigious research institutes—the consortium will spearhead a sweeping five-year initiative dedicated […]

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Raul Delapena Setiawan
Railway Sustainability
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Rosatom and Transmashholding Join Forces in Landmark Deal to Pioneer Alternative Fuels and Hydrogen Rail Infrastructure

ST. PETERSBURG — In a strategic alignment that promises to reshape the landscape of sustainable transportation and industrial power generation in Russia, Rusatom Overseas—a subsidiary of the state nuclear corporation Rosatom—has agreed to acquire a significant shareholding in TMH-Energy Solutions. The agreement was formally sealed during the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), a […]

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Nana Wu
Railway Sustainability
•7 min read

Russian Railways Pioneers Green Transition with Next-Generation Hydrogen and Gas-Diesel Locomotives

MOSCOW — As global transportation networks face mounting pressure to decarbonize, Russian Railways (RZD) is accelerating its transition toward environmentally sustainable rolling stock. The state-owned railway giant is aggressively pursuing alternative power traction units, highlighted by significant investments in hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid gas-diesel technologies. Speaking at the prestigious PRO//Motion.Expo held in the Shcherbinka […]

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Ammar Sabilarrohman
Railway Sustainability
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China’s Hydrogen Revolution: First Locally Developed Hydrogen City Train Hits 160 km/h in Landmark Test

CHANGCHUN, CHINA — In a major milestone for sustainable transportation, China has successfully tested its first domestically developed hydrogen-powered urban train, reaching a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour (approx. 100 mph). The achievement marks a significant technological leap forward in the commercial application of hydrogen energy within the global rail sector, pointing toward […]

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Ammar Sabilarrohman
Railway Sustainability
•9 min read

Alstom and Partners Pioneer World-First Hydrogen-Converted Shunting Locomotive in Salzgitter

SALZGITTER, GERMANY — In a landmark development for the European rail sector, global rail leader Alstom has successfully completed the world’s first operational test run of a shunting locomotive retrofitted from diesel propulsion to direct hydrogen combustion. Conducted at Alstom’s facility in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, this milestone marks a decisive stride toward the complete decarbonisation […]

Written by

Raul Delapena Setiawan
Railway Sustainability
•7 min read

Alstom Joins Spanish Hydrogen Association to Accelerate Green Rail Mobility and Decarbonization

MADRID — In a decisive move underscoring its long-term commitment to sustainable transportation, global rail leader Alstom has officially joined the Spanish Hydrogen Association (Asociación Española del Hidrógeno – AeH2). This strategic alliance highlights the accelerating momentum behind hydrogen as a pivotal energy vector capable of transforming the European transport sector. As societies worldwide race […]

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Layla Zulfa