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Battery propulsion

July 5, 2022 | Technology

Stadler is developing a customised batteries system for multiple units

The Mosenas project aims to tailor battery size and weight for individual rail routes.

June 27, 2022 | Fleet

More CAF battery EMUs for North Rhine-Westphalia

NWL orders 10 more trains for €170m.

June 16, 2022 | Technology

Battery Flirt3 on test at Velim

Stadler is delivering 55 trains to Schleswig-Holstein.

May 6, 2022 | Locomotives

Vale receives second battery locomotive

The locomotive will initially be tested on yard duties before being adapted for the main line.

March 23, 2022 | Fleet

French light train projects receive government funding

Projects selected aim to develop innovative rolling stock concepts to reduce the cost of rail operation on under-used lines.

February 11, 2022 | Main line

Chiltern Railways launches battery-diesel hybrid multiple unit

The train is the first 160km/h diesel-battery hybrid multiple unit to enter passenger service in Britain.

February 5, 2022 | Locomotives

GB Railfreight begins testing battery powered shunting locomotive

Beacon Rail has ordered 15 battery locomotives for Britain on a speculative basis.

November 1, 2021 | Technology

Vivarail shows off battery train at COP26

British company says the cost of battery trains is almost half that of diesel or hydrogen trains.

September 30, 2021 | Technology

Battery-powered D-Train to operate at COP26

Daily trips in Scotland for Vivarail class 230 battery train.

May 17, 2021 | Locomotives

Wabtec-BNSF battery train trial shows significant fuel and emissions reductions

The trials took place in California between January and March.

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