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Hybrid Train Market Forecast to Exhibit Growth of 11.41% CAGR During 2022-2028 | Increasing Government Investment across Developing Economies in Railway Infrastructure is Driving Growth, Says The Brainy Insights

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The hybrid train contains large capacity high-performance batteries, the output alone of which can provide a haul load of 1300t for the hybrid train.

Key Points: 
  • The hybrid train contains large capacity high-performance batteries, the output alone of which can provide a haul load of 1300t for the hybrid train.
  • Excess energy from the power source, or energy derived from regenerative braking, charges the storage system in the hybrid train.
  • Several government bodies across the globe are taking the initiative and investing in the development of hybrid trains, boosting the growth of the hybrid train market around the world.
  • However, high costs involved in initial investment, overhaul, and maintenance could hamper the growth of this market over the forecast period.

Hybrid Train Market Forecast to Exhibit Growth of 11.41% CAGR During 2022-2028 | Increasing Government Investment across Developing Economies in Railway Infrastructure is Driving Growth, Says The Brainy Insights

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The hybrid train contains large capacity high-performance batteries, the output alone of which can provide a haul load of 1300t for the hybrid train.

Key Points: 
  • The hybrid train contains large capacity high-performance batteries, the output alone of which can provide a haul load of 1300t for the hybrid train.
  • Excess energy from the power source, or energy derived from regenerative braking, charges the storage system in the hybrid train.
  • Several government bodies across the globe are taking the initiative and investing in the development of hybrid trains, boosting the growth of the hybrid train market around the world.
  • However, high costs involved in initial investment, overhaul, and maintenance could hamper the growth of this market over the forecast period.

Bombardier confirms three-year services contract for new East Midlands Railway franchise in the UK

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has announced today that it has signed a new Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Abellio and Eversholt Rail for the new East Midlands Railway franchise in the United Kingdom.

Key Points: 
  • Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has announced today that it has signed a new Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Abellio and Eversholt Rail for the new East Midlands Railway franchise in the United Kingdom.
  • Under the new agreement which lasts from today until December 31, 2022, Bombardier will maintain Bombardier class 222 diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) trains at Derby Etches Park depot for use on East Midlands Railway mainline services.
  • The new agreement follows Bombardiers previous role in maintaining the 125 miles per hour trains for the former East Midlands Trains franchise.
  • Phil Hufton, President, Bombardier Transportation UK said, We are delighted that we have reached agreement with Abellio to maintain the Class 222 fleet for East Midlands Railways mainline services.

Government questioned as leak enquiry delays East Midlands franchise confirmation

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Standstill period extended while leak to Abellio investigated

Key Points: 
  • The Shadow Transport Secretary asked an urgent question,as contract signingon the East Midlands rail franchise is delayed to allowinvestigation ofa leak during the bidding process.
  • The Department for Transport has delayed the final sign-off of the East Midlands rail franchise award, extending the standstill period (a ten day pause between award and signing of contracts) by a week.
  • It is alleged that details of the current franchise holder, Stagecoach's bid were leaked last summer to Abellio, who were last month awarded the contract.
  • Speaking for the Government,Andrew Jonessaid,
    "The leak of the Stagecoach bid details to Abellio during the bidding, casts further doubt on the integrity of the process."

Government questioned as leak enquiry delays East Midlands franchise confirmation

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Standstill period extended while leak to Abellio investigated

Key Points: 
  • The Shadow Transport Secretary asked an urgent question,as contract signingon the East Midlands rail franchise is delayed to allowinvestigation ofa leak during the bidding process.
  • The Department for Transport has delayed the final sign-off of the East Midlands rail franchise award, extending the standstill period (a ten day pause between award and signing of contracts) by a week.
  • It is alleged that details of the current franchise holder, Stagecoach's bid were leaked last summer to Abellio, who were last month awarded the contract.
  • Speaking for the Government,Andrew Jonessaid,
    "The leak of the Stagecoach bid details to Abellio during the bidding, casts further doubt on the integrity of the process."

Urgent question on Stagecoach's disqualification from rail franchise bidding

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Stagecoach were excluded from bidding on East Midlands franchise they previously operated

Key Points: 
  • The East Midlands franchise has been awarded to Abellio, following a bidding process which saw current franchise holder, Stagecoach, disqualified from bidding.
  • Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East asked the government to make a statement on the reason behind this disqualification.
  • The East Midlands franchise runs services in the region, as well as commuter lines from Derby to London St Pancras and Sheffield.
  • That said, Stagecoach have played an important role in our railways and we hope they continue to do so, post the conclusion of the rail review."

Urgent question on Stagecoach's disqualification from rail franchise bidding

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 11, 2019

Stagecoach were excluded from bidding on East Midlands franchise they previously operated

Key Points: 
  • The East Midlands franchise has been awarded to Abellio, following a bidding process which saw current franchise holder, Stagecoach, disqualified from bidding.
  • Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East asked the government to make a statement on the reason behind this disqualification.
  • The East Midlands franchise runs services in the region, as well as commuter lines from Derby to London St Pancras and Sheffield.
  • That said, Stagecoach have played an important role in our railways and we hope they continue to do so, post the conclusion of the rail review."