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August 20, 2025 | Technology

British operator claims new distance record for battery traction

Great Western Railway battery train covers 320km on a single charge.

August 12, 2025 | Technology

Spain consults market on alternative traction

Results will inform electrification strategy due to be completed in 2026.

May 21, 2025 | Infrastructure

Making infrastructure more sustainable

Three key strategies that can help reduce emissions.

February 3, 2025 | Fleet

Thailand plans $US 705.5m bi-mode order

New long-distance trains for State Railway of Thailand will combine diesel and battery propulsion.

November 8, 2024 | Technology

First British inter-city battery trial surpasses expectations

Range of 135km on battery power is feasible, says Hitachi Rail.

November 2, 2024 | Fleet

British battery shunting locomotive completes heavy trials

Positive Traction has fitted the rebuilt locomotive with its Powerpod battery technology.

October 9, 2024 | Fleet

Danish battery fleet order confirmed

Delivery of 14 Stadler Flirt Akku trains to Lokaltog is scheduled for 2028.

February 22, 2024 | Fleet

Metra orders first battery trains from Stadler

Initial order is for eight two-car battery-electric multiple-units.

December 7, 2023 | Technology

Eversholt orders battery-powered Revolution Very Light Rail vehicles

Three pre-series vehicles ordered for passenger trials in Britain.

December 20, 2022 | Fleet

Sicily sees first journey of new Blues train for Trenitalia

Blues train built by Hitachi Rail is first tri-mode to enter service in Europe.

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