Un chemin de fer vert et circulaire : comment y parvenir ?

Every day that passes brings us a little closer to Europe’s goal of being climate neutral by 2050. What is already possible with batteries, how to achieve a rail system 100% circular and how to make tenders more sustainable? All these topics will be at the heart of the RailTech Europe conference on March 7.

Making railways greener and more circular to meet climate goals will be discussed at the March 7 afternoon session of the RailTech Europe conference in Utrecht, Netherlands. Rail is already a sustainable mode of transport, but there is still room to reduce emissions and make the system more efficient and more circular. But how ?
The following presentations will provide clarification on this subject, followed by a debate on the future and the challenges ahead in the different areas of decarbonization.

From non-electrified rails to a low carbon system

Norway wants to transform its non-electrified rail network into a low-carbon system to meet climate targets. Stephen Oommen, Project Manager at the Norwegian Railways Directorate, and Bjørn Bryne, Senior Advisor for Rolling Stock Technology, will present their conceptual study. They are exploring options such as electrification, battery technology and hydrogen to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Despite current economic challenges and technological gaps, the study recommends immediate and tailored solutions for non-electrified lines to avoid losing market share in the transition to zero-emission transportation.

Environmental impacts and sustainable tenders in railways

This presentation highlights a path towards sustainable rail infrastructure combining data analytics, life cycle costs and environmental impacts as assessment parameters. Matthias Landgraf, CEO and founder of Evias rail, and Sven Schirmer, purchasing coordinator of Austrian railways ÖBB, talk about emission reduction tools and sustainable tendering.