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🚆 Advancing Circularity in the Rail Industry: A New Era of Sustainable Growth 🚆 At H&Z Management Consulting we are excited to share our latest white paper on circularity in the rail sector, with a special focus on rolling stock. As the administrative lead for the Railsponsible initiative for the third consecutive year, we have been committed to driving sustainability and transformation within the rail industry. The initiative unites key players across the rail value chain—including Alstom Deutsche Bahn Knorr-Bremse Siemens Mobility ÖBB and many more —to foster collaboration and share best practices for a more circular and resource-efficient future. 🚄🌍 What is Railsponsible? Railsponsible is an industry initiative dedicated to improving sustainability practices throughout the rail value chain. It brings together operators, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry associations to collectively advance the circular economy in rail. Under our administration, we have made significant progress, welcoming new members and continuing the journey towards a sustainable rail sector. Our latest study highlights the tangible benefits of embracing circular economy principles: • Extending the operational life of rolling stock by up to 15 years through predictive maintenance and efficient usage practices, reducing maintenance costs by up to 30%. • Demonstrating that modular design can cut production costs by up to 30%, making it easier to upgrade rolling stock and keep assets at their highest value. • Showing that extending the lifespan of assets in Europe by just five years could save 5-10 million tons of finished products, resulting in substantial economic and environmental gains. ♻️📉 A special thanks to Jeannot Schroeder and +ImpaKT his invaluable contributions to the study, and a big shoutout to my colleagues Rose S., Hannah Spaeth and Roman Bauer for their hard work in running Railsponsible. Together, we are pushing boundaries and making real strides towards a more sustainable rail industry. 🌱🚆 🔍 Dive deeper into the full study and discover actionable insights for embracing circularity in rail! Download the study below and share your thoughts—how can we further accelerate the shift to a sustainable rail industry? Let’s connect and collaborate to make a lasting impact together. Your feedback and ideas are crucial as we continue this journey towards a circular and resource-efficient future. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RailIndustry #RollingStock #Innovation #ModularDesign #PredictiveMaintenance #CircularRail #Collaboration

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗥𝗦'𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱! 🚆 We’ve all recovered from an amazing week at InnoTrans Berlin, and it's the perfect time to recognize Lucchini RS for their win two weeks ago! Their innovative train wheel recycling project, which reduces emissions and conserves high-quality steel, is setting a new standard for sustainability in the rail industry. Thank you to all Companies that entered this year's competition and everyone who attended our Award Ceremony at InnoTrans. Learn more about Lucchini's impressive work: https://lnkd.in/egNhURGe #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #RailIndustry #InnoTrans2024 #Railsponsible

Talgo presents its innovations in sustainable mobility to connect Europe at InnoTrans 2024 Visitors will be able to get on board Talgo 230, the intercity train it manufactures for the Danish operator DSB; get to know the DB-Baureihe 105 locomotive, developed for Deutsche Bahn as part of the ICE L project; and explore the modular proposal for high-speed lines in Europe on the Talgo Avril platform. 🇬🇧 https://lnkd.in/dUBjHywu 🇪🇸 https://lnkd.in/dC8KK7vS

Walking around Innotrans the complexity of rail becomes apparent but also the effort that individuals, companies are putting in individually and together in Railsponsible to find solutions to these complex problems. Transparency, accountability, collaboration where possible these are the cornerstones of Railsponsible and to overcoming sustainability challenges in the sector and beyond...... nice bumping into @harmut sievers from Knorr-Bremse AG and Helmut Forchtner from Siemens Mobility

🚆 Exciting Interview at InnoTrans 2024 with Richard Neussl 🚆 It was a pleasure for all Kontron Transportation booth visitors to join the talk with our MD Richard Neussl, interviewed by Roman Bauer on sustainability topics. In the interview they talked about the importance of the Railsponsible initiative for the Railways. In summary, a Railsponsible membership is not just about being part of a network; it’s about being part of a collaborative force that drives innovation, accelerates knowledge sharing, and implements best practices in sustainability. This collaboration empowers us to make a more significant impact, both within the railway industry and beyond. Furthermore they talked about sustainability activities that suppliers already can undertake to reduce carbon footprint. #kontrontransportation #InnoTrans2024 #Innovation #railwaydedicatednetworks #passionforrailways #FRMCS #WecreateFRMCS #railsponsible

Listening to our very own Roman Bauer interview Railsponsible member Kontron MD Richard Neussl talk about how Kontron is approaching sustainability transformation, reporting and decarbonisation and low carbon product development. Just one of our InnoTrans highlights!

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬! 🚄 Next week, we’re excited to be part of the world’s largest trade fair for the rail transport industry once again. It’s always an inspiring event, and we can't wait to catch up with familiar faces and meet new ones! If you’re going to be there, let’s connect! You can reach out to Roman Bauer, Rose S., Katharina Kleinlein, Mikhail Isachenko, or Yannik Krupsky from the Rail team—we’d love to meet up. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬: 🎙️ 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 📅 Tuesday, 3 PM 📍 Kontron Stand Hall 4.1, Stand 650 Featuring Richard Neussl (Kontron MD) and Roman Bauer from our team. 🏆 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 📅 Thursday, 10 AM - 10:45 AM 📍 UNIFE booth, Hall 27, Stand 630 Celebrating groundbreaking innovations in the circular economy. It’s going to be an exciting week, and we’d love to see you there. Don’t hesitate to reach out! #InnoTrans2024 #RailIndustry #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Networking

🔥 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭   As global temperatures rise, the rail industry faces significant challenges from extreme heat. Whether it’s scorching tracks, overheated infrastructure, or stressed passengers, the impact of high temperatures on rail systems is becoming a critical issue that requires innovative solutions.   𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Extreme heat can affect every aspect of rail operations—from tracks expanding and buckling, to electrical systems overheating, to uncomfortable conditions for passengers and crew. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 🔧 Advanced Track Materials and Design: Utilizing heat-resistant materials, such as continuous welded rail (CWR), and incorporating better ballast and fastening systems can help mitigate the risks of track buckling.   🚆 Innovative Rolling Stock Solutions: Newer trains are being designed with improved ventilation, cooling systems, and heat-resistant components. Elevating critical equipment like air intakes and integrating heat shields can prevent engine failures and electronic malfunctions. Real-time monitoring technologies help operators detect and address heat-related issues before they escalate.   🌍 Smart Infrastructure and Operations: Infrastructure managers are adopting smart technologies to monitor track conditions, train performance, and environmental factors in real-time. Predictive maintenance tools use data to foresee when and where heat might cause problems, allowing for proactive interventions.   👥 Passenger Comfort Measures: To enhance passenger experience during hot weather, rail operators are upgrading air conditioning systems, improving insulation, and providing additional shade and ventilation at stations. Simple steps like offering hydration stations during heatwaves can make a big difference in customer satisfaction.   A Collaborative Approach: Addressing the challenges posed by extreme heat requires a collective effort across the entire rail ecosystem. By sharing data, implementing best practices, and fostering innovation, we can build a rail network that is resilient against rising temperatures.   ➡️ Let’s work together to ensure that rail remains a safe, efficient, and sustainable mode of transport—no matter how hot it gets!  #Railsponsible #HeatAdaptation #SustainableTransport #ClimateChange #InnovationInRail

🚄  𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 🌍 Railsponsible is an industry initiative facilitated by H&Z that focuses on sustainable procurement in the rail sector, with the aim of continuously improving sustainability practices throughout the rail sector value chain.   Our mission is to foster ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and risk management through strong collaboration among our 21 member companies, ultimately creating a transparent and sustainable supply chain.   𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲   Transparency is crucial for: 💡 Promoting Ethical and Sustainable Practices: Ensuring fair labor, reducing environmental impact, and supporting community development. 💡 Regulatory Compliance: Meeting legal requirements and staying ahead of emerging regulations. 💡 Better Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks proactively to ensure business continuity. 💡 Data Sharing: Facilitating informed decision-making through accurate and timely information exchange.   We lead the way by: Benchmarking and Best Practices: Establishing standards and setting suggested minimum requirements to guide the industry. Risk Mitigation: Developing measures along the risk funnel to prevent and mitigate social and environmental risks in the supply chain. Collaborative Formats: Hosting onsite workshops, working sessions, and exchange sessions to share knowledge and foster collective action.   Join us in our mission to make the railway industry more sustainable. Together, we can build a transparent, sustainable and resilient supply chain for a greener future. 🌱     #Railsponsible #Sustainability #SupplyChainTransparency #Collaboration Alstom CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) Custom Insulation Limited Deutsche Bahn DSB Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. HRS Group HÜBNER Group Knorr-Bremse AG Kontron Transportation La Farga Nationale Konstruktie Maatschappij Nederlandse Spoorwegen ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG SAARSTAHL RAIL SBB CFF FFS Schaeffler Siemens SKF Group Talgo Wabtec Corporation