New electric battery train makes first journey during Glasgow COP26

Vivarail train, former London Underground stock, on the Forth Bridge in Scotland
Vivarail train, former London Underground stock, having crossed the Forth Bridge in Scotland Network Rail

While world leaders meet at the UN climate conference in Glasgow, an emission-free battery train crossed the iconic Forth Bridge in the UK for the first time. Developed by Vivarail, two existing diesel trains were converted to reduce emissions.

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Author: Esther Geerts

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New electric battery train makes first journey during Glasgow COP26

Vivarail train, former London Underground stock, on the Forth Bridge in Scotland
Vivarail train, former London Underground stock, having crossed the Forth Bridge in Scotland Network Rail

While world leaders meet at the UN climate conference in Glasgow, an emission-free battery train crossed the iconic Forth Bridge in the UK for the first time. Developed by Vivarail, two existing diesel trains were converted to reduce emissions.

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Author: Esther Geerts

Former Editor RailTech.com

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