Rail Freight Vital for Decarbonisation

26 Sep 2023 CW Team

Increasing rail freight is crucial in the fight against climate change. This article highlights the pivotal role that rail transportation plays in advancing decarbonisation efforts.

Railways are a sustainable mode of transporting goods, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to road and air transport. By shifting more cargo from trucks to trains, we can lower carbon footprints and alleviate road congestion.The article emphasises that governments and businesses must invest in rail infrastructure and modernisation to optimise its efficiency.

This includes electrification and the adoption of cleaner energy sources to power trains. Additionally, promoting intermodal transportation, where goods seamlessly transition between rail and other modes, enhances the environmental benefits.

This shift towards rail freight aligns with global sustainability goals and reduces the environmental impact of supply chains. It's a vital step towards achieving a greener and more sustainable future, where rail becomes the backbone of efficient and eco-friendly cargo transportation.

Infrastructure Urban

10 Mar 2026

ABB to Invest Rs 6.25 Billion to Expand India Manufacturing

ABB recently announced plans to invest approximately Rs 6.25 billion ($75 million) in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing footprint and research and development capabilities. The investment follows more than $35 million spent in 2025 and reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening its ‘local-for-local’ strategy in the country.The investment will support ABB’s Electrification, Motion and Automation businesses and expand manufacturing capacity for infrastructure sectors such as renewable energy, metro rail, data centres and industrial applications. Approximately 300..

Six WOLFF Cranes Handle 60,000 m³ Concrete for German Hospital

Six WOLFF tower cranes are playing a key role in constructing a new hospital complex in Memmingen, Germany, supporting large-scale material handling for the project. The facility is being built on a 7.7-hectare site and will feature six floors, around 480 beds and a gross floor area exceeding 75,000 sq m.Building shell works began recently in February 2025. One WOLFF 6531.12 Cross crane supported early site preparation before being dismantled in autumn 2025, while five remaining cranes continue operations. Over an average deployment period of 16 months, the cranes are expected to move approxim..

REC Funds Rs 115.6 Million CSR Support for Bihar Eye Hospital

REC recently committed Rs 115.6 million under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme for the procurement of clinical and non-clinical equipment at Sankara Eye Hospital in Saharsa, Bihar. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to specialised eye care services in the region.A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was recently signed between Pradeep Fellows, Executive Director (CSR), REC Limited, and Wg Cdr V. Shankar (Retd), Trustee and Executive Director of Sankara Eye Hospital, at the REC office in the SCOPE Complex, New Delhi.The support is expecte..