Tag: mobility (18 articles)

Mobility   |   14 February, 2025 at 9:11 PM

EU urged to prioritize sustainable fuels

The European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA), Airlines for Europe (A4E), and Transport & Environment (T&E) have called on the European Commission and member states to accelerate sustainable fuel production for shipping and aviation.

Mobility   |   5 April, 2023 at 5:36 PM

Alstom presents train to run on non-electrified sections with energy stored in batteries

Alstom presents the train that will be able to run on non-electrified sections with energy stored in batteries. Alstom and Irish Rail presented a life-size model of the X'Trapolis train, which will be able to run on non-electrified sections of the railway with the help of energy stored in batteries. Alstom's X'trapolis suburban modular train has been sold in over 6,000 units worldwide. Modern fleet of trains will increase the transport capacity and the pace of decarbonization will accelerate.

Mobility   |   1 March, 2023 at 8:51 AM

Bucharest metro operator Metrorex buys renewable energy

The subway transport company from Bucharest, Metrorex, has launched a tender for the purchase of electricity for one year in the electronic public procurement system. It is advantageous who offers more energy from renewable sources.

Mobility   |   25 January, 2023 at 8:08 AM

Budapest Airport to set up more than 100 new e-charging points

In 2022, Budapest Airport applied for the European Union's CEF 2 Transport - Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility funding program with its Net Zero Airport project, and a grant contract for the installation of 83 charging stations and 102 charging points was recently signed, the operator of the Liszt Ferenc International Airport said in a press release.

Mobility   |   25 January, 2023 at 8:06 AM

Budapest railway station revamp scrapped

The Hungarian government has cancelled the EU grant contract already awarded for the spring tender for the Nyugati railway station, Telex reported on Tuesday, based on the Official Gazette. Portfolio also presented the design competition for the Nyugati railway station last spring, when state secretary Balázs Fürjes announced the winner, British architectural firm Grimshaw Architects.

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