Given an increasing focus on Scope 3 GHG emissions, there are also considerable benefits of rail freight for corporate supply chains as rail transport emits nine times less CO2, and consumes six times less energy than road transport2, although exact comparisons are highly location- and fuel-specific. The foundation for this transformation already exists. The past decade has witnessed substantial growth in both urban transit systems and high-speed rail networks, creating the infrastructure backbone for convenient, low-emission mobility at scale.
Retrofitting existing diesel locomotives presents a viable pathway to sustainability. The locomotives are generally used in construction and maintenance, and one of their tasks is to supply power for electric tools. For example advanced battery-electric retrofits of diesel locomotives increases its lifecycles by 25 years, while AI-powered predictive maintenance optimizes asset productivity and reduces downtime.