What you need to know about the European green deal – and what comes next
The European Green Deal is to play an important role in the region’s COVID-19 recovery. The deal aims to cut carbon emissions, achieve economic growth not tied to resource use and ensure no one is left behind. The “Fit for 55” package of additional policies is expected to be announced on 14 July. Nearly two
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China Debuts World’s Fastest Train
A maglev bullet train that can reach speeds of 600 kilometers per hour (373 miles per hour) has made its debut in Qingdao, China.Developed by the state-owned China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, it’s considered the world’s fastest train.” Maglev” is an abbreviation of “magnetic levitation.” The train appears to be “floating” thanks to an electromagnetic
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Rail industry responds to ‘Fit for 55’ legislative proposals
The European Commission’s ‘Fit for 55’ regulatory package will be crucial in the transition to sustainable mobility in Europe. On 14 July 2021, the European Commission (EC) adopted a package of proposals to make the European Union’s (EU) climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at
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