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Amtrak has released a Request for Information (RFI) to explore avenues for transitioning its rail fleet to zero-emissions technology. This significant move signifies advancement toward Amtrak’s overarching objective of eradicating emissions associated with powering its trains. Amtrak’s trains, already recognized as one of the most eco-friendly modes of travel for numerous journeys, stand to further enhance their sustainability through this initiative.
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“Finding the cleanest technologies to carry customers across our vast network will be transformative as we deliver a new era of rail,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris. “We are excited to take this important step toward providing safe and reliable service with a smaller impact on the environment.”
All interested parties are encouraged to respond to the RFI, aligning with the US National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization by 2050. At the core of Amtrak’s Climate Commitment lies the aspiration to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045. To realize this ambitious objective, the company has taken several measures:
A significant portion of Amtrak’s passenger fleet already operates on zero-emission equipment, including 108 electric Northeast Regional and Acela locomotives. When powered by carbon-free electricity, these electric locomotives emit no emissions. The findings from the RFI will guide Amtrak’s future decisions in procuring the most energy-efficient and environmentally friendly fleet for deployment across its network.
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