Alstom To Supply Italy’s First 6 Hydrogen Trains
The board of FNM, Lombardy’s leading public transport group, approves major investment in green railway transportation.
The board of FNM, Lombardy’s leading public transport group, approves major investment in green railway transportation.
Welcome to the next issue of China × Cleantech, our May 2019 edition.
Will electric flying overtake high-speed trains?
Although the term “fast train” in this context might make a few European and Asian railroad commuters smile, US “fast trains” are getting more abundant nonetheless — albeit, at an American pace — and that’s a good thing. From California to Texas (a coming story) to Florida, progress is being made.
Elon Musk has prepared the details of his Hyperloop transportation concept, which can carry cars and people at unprecedented speeds. As is the case with all projects, it has its rough patches, and Elon Musk realized he had bitten off a bit more than he could chew. He recently admitted … [continued]
If you aren’t from China, Japan, Europe, or one of those places in which there are high-speed railways, riding the train may not be super glamorous. But they still improve your community and the environment. The same applies to buses. In the old days, both trains and buses had uncomfortable … [continued]
Some clean transport and solar power stories you probably don’t want to miss: Transport The Arrogance Of Space High-Speed Trains Good For Quality Of Life, Economy, Air, Climate, Society… Rail Competitive With Air Between Many US Cities Housing Near Transit = Good Investment (Also see the APTA press release and the Streetsblog story) DIY … [continued]
The eventual goal of a national high-speed rail network is still moving forward, according to the Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. When he was speaking before a congressional committee earlier this week, he clarified that the administration is going to continue to invest in “its signature transportation project. We’re not … [continued]
The JR Tokai (JR Central Railway Company) from Japan has unveiled a MAGLEV electric train that can attain speeds of 310 MPH. It has been under development for a very long time, and it is still just slated to commence service in 2027, but we can ogle it anyway! … [continued]
The Aussies are making everyone else look slower, older, and clunkier with the design for a new muscle train between its main cities. The train would move at a top speed of 250 mph. It would make the 545-mile journey between Sydney and Melbourne in just over two hours. Today’s current trains … [continued]