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Chiltern Railways is exploring the potential use of hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel.
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Nuclear Transport Solutions rail division has launched a new locomotive design at this years Low Carbon Logistics event in Mossend, Scotland.

As part of the programme for COP26, Low Carbon Logistics was developed to celebrate innovation in the rail freight sector and showcase its environmental benefits.

The UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) brings governments, experts and scientists together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

The new green design for Direct Rail Services (DRS) 68006 showcases the superb environmental benefits of rail freight and how a diesel locomotive is able to significantly reduce its carbon emissions when using HVO fuel.
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Mossend Marshalling Yard: This NTS/DRS Class 68, seen stabled at Mossend, was renamed 'Pride of the North' at Mossend Yard on the 10th November. 68006 was used until last year (2020) on the Fife Circle.
John Yellowlees 09/11/2021

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