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🚄 News from Bayern's Railway Authority (BEG)! BEG has launched the selection process for a company to operate Allgäu regional passenger services with a groundbreaking fleet of emission-free tilting trains. These innovative trains will utilize electric, hydrogen, and battery power, marking a significant step towards sustainable transportation. 🔄 Contract Details: Current Operator: DB Regio using Bombardier diesel units. New Contract Duration: December 2029 - December 2041. Phases: Phase 1: Introduction of new trains. Phase 2: Route reshuffling for optimized travel times. 🌟 Key Highlights: Reliability Focus: Full adoption of new technology only after successful daily operation testing. Minister's Statement: Christian Bernreiter calls this tender one of the most exciting and challenging since Bayern took over local passenger rail transport nearly 30 years ago. Innovation: These trains will usher in the "tilting technology era 2.0," making Bayern a trendsetter in railway innovation. 🚆 Additional Updates: The contract includes tilting trainsets for Expressverkehr Nordostbayern services starting December 2032. BEG has awarded Transdev’s Bayerische Oberlandbahn the Oberland 2027 contract to continue operating regional diesel services from Munich, with options for early termination if electrification proceeds. This is a monumental step towards modernizing and greening our regional rail services. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌍✨ #RailwayInnovation #SustainableTransport #BEG #Allgäu #TiltingTrains #FutureOfTransport

Exciting New Chapter: Paving the Way for Sustainable Transport As of October 1, 2023, I am honored to serve as the CEO of VTG GmbH Europe's premier rail freight wagon leasing company headquartered in Hamburg. Over 1,000 businesses across Europe place their trust in our expertise, relying on the operation of 84,000 wagons daily. These initial weeks have granted me the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of this outstanding organization and connect with my new colleagues. I am genuinely impressed by the team's forward-thinking approach, dedicated to advancing a more environmentally friendly transport system. Simultaneously, we remain steadfast in providing our customers with dependable and cost-efficient transport solutions. A key insight has emerged: Germany stands poised for the sustainable transformation of transport, but it necessitates collaborative efforts. The synergy of politics and industry is paramount. The imperative now lies in the swift modernization and expansion of our rail infrastructure, coupled with substantial investments in digitization. Our objective is clear: cultivate an environment conducive to increased rail transportation and intermodal solutions to meet the ambitious climate goals of Germany (2045) and Europe (2050). My heartfelt gratitude extends to all VTG colleagues for the warm welcome. Together, we can forge a brighter tomorrow and real green transport for life. #NewJob #Railway #FreightTransport #Sustainability #Verkehrswende

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Great news for the S-bane in Copenhagen! Siemens Mobility will upgrade the signaling for it´s entire network. #Copenhagen's S-bane system plays a crucial role in the city's public transportation network, serving around 350,000 daily commuters. This number is steadily increasing as the metropolitan area around the #Danish capital expands - housing over one fifth of #Denmark's population. Upgrading the network to support unattended train operations will effectively cater to this growing trend! 👏 #TransformTheEveryday

Innovation Meets Sustainability with Dual-Mode Locomotives! 🚆🌿 Even in challenging times, private freight railway operators have invested in dual-mode locomotives, becoming pioneers of innovation. According to DieGueterbahnen (association of the private rail freight operators in Germany), this saves 500,000 liters of diesel every day – equivalent to the daily consumption of 2,500 trucks. With only 61% of rail tracks in Germany electrified, the EuroDual and Euro9500 locomotives, as versatile 'dual-operators’, are indispensable for eco-friendly logistics. They replace pure diesel locomotives, reduce energy costs, and improve the carbon footprint – every liter of diesel not burned saves 2.65 kg of CO2! 🤲 The impressive performance of the EuroDual and Euro9500, even away from overhead lines, increases efficiency on the rails and network capacity. Even heavy freight trains can directly access ports, revolutionizing last-mile logistics. European Loc Pool is proud to offer the EuroDual and Euro9500 as a full-service lease. With over 70 locomotives already operating in the European rail network and more than 100 long-term full-service leasing contracts signed, we are setting new standards in the industry. European Loc Pool “Passion for Traction“ #Transport #Innovation #Sustainability #Climate #Rail Thanks to DIE GÜTERBAHNEN for the initiative.

NEWS 📰 A recent report has found that customers who choose to travel on Lumo trains are making a sustainable decision. Click the link below to read the full story on Global Railway Review and hear from Martijn Gilbert! https://lnkd.in/eArW5N84

Kevin Speed: a viable high speed rail business model? During our latest knowledge sharing session, the spotlight was on the new railway operator Kevin Speed. Founded in 2021, the French company aspires to connect Paris with key cities like Lille, Strasbourg, and Lyon via three high-speed lines by 2028, marking a significant milestone with the acquisition of rail slots in March 2024.   Kevin Speed's proposition resembles the "low-cost" model prevalent in the airline sector. The service specifically targets the "navetteurs", individuals who work in major cities but choose to reside outside for a better quality of life. The proposed service aims to offer these commuters a convenient, frequent, and affordable high-speed travel experience, effectively reducing fuel costs and simplifying their daily journeys.   The sustainability of Kevin Speed's business plan is based on the optimisation of resources through economies of scale. This includes strategies like maximizing seating capacity, as well as train circulation, with short stops. Kevin Speed plans to purchase specific trains to support this strategy.   While the concept promises to fill a gap in the market and could potentially capture the interest of commuters, uncertainties remain. Will the projected demand materialize to sustain the business? Moreover, can Kevin Speed overcome the intricate technical challenges inherent in railway operations? Can Kevin Speed get their share of market versus historical operators potentially adapting their offer?   Please get in touch with our team if you wish to discuss or get advice on this exciting new area of development. [email protected]   #rail #railway #KevinSpeed #commuters #highspeedrail #France #LowCost

The #mobility ecosystem is "on the move" these days - with new forms of mobility and supporting technology & infrastructure emerging. Given what we are facing in Europe today, everyday, it is about time: - Right now - as I write this post - congestion & traffic jams of 390 km are plaguing millions in my home region North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany - not yet counting the many clogged arterial roads inside the cities - Our streets, bridges and railways are aging - in light of a massive investment gap in mobility infrastructure - There is spatial inequality - access to public, environmentally friendly forms of mobility is not a given in many areas - Inside our cities, competition for space is raging between modes (cars, public transport, micromobility, pedestrians, ...)   Clearly, we need to further advance the way we move people & goods alike - with more accessible, more sustainable, and more efficient modes of transport and with adequate transport infrastructure in our cities and regions.    With an evolving #mobility ecosystem come shifts and opportunities for the public and private sector. That's why I am excited about the launch of the Kearney Center for Advanced Mobility, which bundles our expertise in this field. We have come a long way since the formation of our Transportation Practice in the 1940s - one of the oldest industry practices in the firm.  Find out more about the Center here: https://lnkd.in/dRSbmNkx

Polish #locomotive leasing company, CARGOUNIT has signed an agreement with Siemens Mobility for the delivery of up to 100 Vectron and Smartron locomotives. Under this agreement, Cargounit has placed an initial order for 30 Vectron MS locomotives, alongside an option for an additional 60 units. The Vectron units will have a #power output of 6.4 MW in AC and 6.0 MW in DC. They will be equipped with an #ETCS system and will operate in #Poland, #Germany, #Austria, the #Czech Republic, #Slovakia, #Hungary, the #Netherlands, #Romania, #Slovenia, #Croatia, #Serbia, #Italy, #Bulgaria and #Belgium. Meanwhile, Cargounit has also ordered 10 Smartron locomotives for operations in Germany, Bulgaria or Romania. Lukasz Boron, CEO of Cargounit said: “The signing of the agreements with Siemens Mobility marks another milestone for Cargounit in implementing our #strategy to modernise our fleet of locomotives for #freight and passenger service in Poland and elsewhere in Central and Eastern #Europe. “Over the past three years, we have significantly exceeded our original goals for #purchasing and delivering state-of-the-art locomotives to customers in Poland, including multi-system locomotives. In the coming years, we plan to continue replacing older units with highly reliable, low-#emission locomotives in line with the strategy of Cargounit and #rail operators to increase #sustainability in the rail sector. We are confident that Cargounit will benefit from this trend of modernising #rollingstock in Central and Eastern European countries.” The ordered locomotives will contribute towards sustainable and efficient cross-border rail #transport in Europe, with the first deliveries planned for 2025. This agreement builds on Cargounit’s existing relationship with Siemens Mobility, increasing its fleet to include 66 Vectrons and 18 Smartrons. Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility said: “With our Vectron locomotives, Cargounit is paving the way for sustainable and efficient cross-border rail transport in Europe. The new orders reaffirm Cargounit’s trust in one of the most modern and #environmentallyfriendly universal locomotives available on the European market today.”