‘UK-First’ intercity battery train trial surpasses expectations

Posted on 11 Nov 2024 by James Devonshire
The UK’s first intercity battery train trial in the North of England involved five-carriage intercity Class 802 train retofritted with 700kw battery technology
The UK’s first intercity battery train trial in the North of England involved a five-carriage intercity Class 802 train retofritted with 700kw battery technology
The UK’s first intercity battery train trial in the North of England has successfully concluded, with the technology meeting, and in some cases surpassing, expectations. A collaboration between Angel Trains, Hitachi Rail and TransPennine Express, the trial saw the battery train running on lines between York and Manchester Airport, and Leeds and Liverpool Lime Street.…

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