Back for the long haul

Downer has a range of engineering capabilities already on hand but has also recruited global experts to join the team. Image: Downer

Downer Group has returned to the freight market with a focus on decarbonisation and working closely with customers and industry …

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Spain allocates an additional 43,5 million euros for eco subsidies

Spain has allocated an additional 43,5 million euros for eco-incentive subsidies. With the subsidies, Spain intends to promote rail freight based on environmental and socioeconomic merit. The eco-incentive subsidies were introduced after a deal with the European Commission (EC) on the release of funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Earlier, the EC wanted Madrid…

DB Cargo Italia ditches diesel, switches to HVO

DB Cargo Italia is currently in the process of implementing a switch from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel. All diesel-powered locomotives of the company will switch to HVO by the end of the summer. According to DB Cargo, HVO represents a more environmentally friendly and renewable alternative to fossil fuels. The Italian subsidiary…