De-risking Rolling Stock Investment: The Truth About Rolling Stock Decarbonisation

De-risking Rolling Stock Investment: The Truth About Diesel Phase-Out

The diesel debate in rail is more than symbolic — it’s financial, operational and strategic.

Rolling stock owners and operators face a critical dilemma: decarbonise traction while maintaining service, managing lifecycle cost, and ensuring return on investment. But with electrification plans unclear and alternative fuel strategies fragmented, where do you begin?

At RNZ 2025, we’re putting the diesel dilemma centre stage. From Cost to Confidence

DB Cargo, Haskoning and leading key suppliers will unpack:

• What makes traction decarbonisation economically viable

• Where battery and hybrid solutions work — and where they don’t

• How procurement strategy can avoid stranded assets

  
  

As the Senior Technical Advisor, Rail Industry Association commented: “You can’t invest in traction if you don’t know what the network will look like in 10 years.”

This session is a must for fleet managers, leasing companies and asset investors seeking clarity.

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