Battery trains

On trial: the Class 802 with traction batteries is being tested on the main line. Courtesy Hitachi Rail News Premium

Battery '802' starts testing

Carbon emissions and fuel consumption predicted to fall by up to 30%

Battery trial: A TPE Class 802 awaits departure with the 16.11 Edinburgh-Manchester on 19 February 2024. Philip Sherratt News Premium

Hitachi starts TPE ‘802’ battery trial

Trial informs business case for inter-city BEMUs

Template for decarbonisation? GWR's battery Class 230 at West Ealing on trials. Philip Sherratt News Premium

RIA reveals decarbonisation roadmap

Rapid battery unit deployment and electrification proposed

On test: GWR battery unit No 2030001 stands at West Ealing on 15 March 2024. Philip Sherratt News

GWR kicks off Greenford battery trial

FastCharge system being tested in shadow service on Greenford branch

Recortd breaker? GWR No 230001 at Reading Depot. Courtesy GWR News Premium

GWR ‘230’ claims new battery distance record

Battery '230' covers 86 miles without recharging

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TSC challenges ‘disappointing’ Government response on decarbonisation

Commitment to electrification urged

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Entering a zero carbon era

Scotland’s ambitious plans to decarbonise its rail network...

A Greater Anglia Class 321 train News

Eversholt and Vivarail develop ‘321’ battery train

Eversholt and Vivarail are examining the feasibility and viability of fitting batteries to the Class 321 'Renatus' fleet.

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Vivarail’s battery ‘230’ for Greenford branch

VivaRail's battery powered Class 230 demonstrator will operate on the Greenford branch to test the underlying technology.

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SOLVING THE ELECTRIFICATION CONUNDRUM

Regional and rural railways poses a huge problem for the railway...