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Railway-News, 8/29/24

Hitachi Rail Tests Intercity Battery Train on UK Rail Network

 

An intercity battery-powered train has commenced testing on the national rail network in the UK through a collaboration between TransPennine Express (TPE), Angel Trains, and Hitachi Rail.

 

This eight-week testing phase follows successful low-speed trials conducted at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe facility, where the train operated solely on battery power, producing no emissions.

 

Intercity battery train starts testing on rail network

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This is the first UK trial where a diesel engine has been replaced with a battery on an intercity train.

 

The battery, retrofitted onto one of TPE’s ‘Nova 1’ Class 802 trains, delivers a peak power of over 700 kW. Its use could lead to a 30% reduction in emissions and fuel costs.

 

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