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

This recent UK trial showcased the high-performance 700 kW battery system, which can reach speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h) and ...

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

This ‘tribid’ train easily switches between battery, diesel, and electric power. Right now, the UK’s railways run diesel trains, which draw their power from overhead electrified wires or ...

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

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

As the UK’s fleet of diesel engines approaches ... ensure passengers would be safe in an emergency. Current diesel-electric trains are designed to draw their power from overhead lines on ...

Angel Trains, Hitachi Rail, and TransPennine Express have successfully concluded the UK’s first intercity battery trial in ...

As the UK’s fleet of diesel engines approaches ... How do battery-powered trains work? Current diesel-electric trains are designed to draw their power from overhead lines on electrified sections ...

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

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