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UK’s first 700 kW battery train hits 75 mph, cuts 50% diesel in 43-mile test

This recent UK trial showcased the high-performance 700 kW battery system, which can reach speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h) and power the train for up to 43 miles (70 kilometers). No

BBC on MSN · 3d

Will new battery-powered trains replace diesel, and are they safe?

Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

‘UK-first’ intercity battery trial train outperforms diesel

A "UK-first" intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively.

Euro Weekly News · 2d

Battery-powered trains: one step closer to green transport

UK and Europe consider tri-mode trains ( battery, electric, and diesel power) as a viable alternative to diesel engines.

Reading Chronicle on MSN · 2d

New battery powered trains are being tested

Battery-powered trains using a new rapid-charging system are being tested as part of a trial by Great Western Railway (GWR).

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All aboard the future: How high-speed battery-powered trains will change European rail travel

Battery-powered trains are looking to shape the future of Europe’s rail after the first successful trial of an intercity ...

UK: Intercity Battery Train Trial Proves Successful

Angel Trains, Hitachi Rail, and TransPennine Express have successfully trialled an intercity battery train trial in the North ...

UK's First Intercity Battery-Powered Train Sets New Standard for Green Travel

UK's first intercity battery train outperformed diesel engines in fuel savings, emissions, and range which is considered a ...

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UK’s first intercity battery trial a ‘success’

The UK’s first intercity battery trial ... Following the trial, Hitachi Rail is preparing to deliver the next stage of a ...

UK: East West Rail Details Electrification Plans

East West Rail has unveiled plans to electrify the Oxford to Cambridge route, preferring a hybrid battery-electric approach.

First new Avanti all-electric trains enter service in Liverpool

Avanti West Coast's Class 807s, which were built by Hitachi, have been launched into service today (11th November 2024). The ...

Railway Gazette International6d

Trial suggests batteries could reduce inter-city train fuel costs by up to 50%

UK: Trials with an inter-city electro-diesel trainset retrofitted with a traction battery in place of one of its engines ...

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