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November 11, 2005: Rail seeks to improve its environmental credentials - and cut fuel costs
Executive Overview: Jane’s World Railways
By Ken Harris, Editor of Jane’s World Railways
11 November 2005
Rail seeks to improve its environmental credentials - and cut fuel costs
Increasingly strong legislation governing rail vehicle emissions has accelerated the study and implementation of alternative traction technologies and fuel sources. In North America, British Columbia-based RailPower Technologies Corporation has started to make a significant impact with its range of hybrid locomotives that are intended mainly for rail yard and short haul operations and designed to fall well within the requirements of the US Environmental Protection Agency's stringent 'Tier 2' locomotive emission regulations.
Elsewhere in the world, other operators are seeking ways of cutting their fuel costs and reducing harmful emissions. In Thailand, state rail operator SRT in August 2005 commenced a six-month trial using compressed natural gas (CNG) instead of diesel. If the programme is successful, SRT could extend the use of CNG to its whole fleet. A similar pilot programme was initiated in Brazil by the Ferrocarril Central Andino during 2005.
Topic(s): Energy News, Sustainable Business, Transportation News
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