Ricardo to examine first UK hybrid train

Class 170 Turbostar hybrid train, source: Porterbrook
Source: Porterbrook

British engineering company Ricardo will oversee the conversion of the Class 170 ‘Turbostar’ diesel multiple unit into the first UK hybrid vehicle. The train will be equipped with MTU Hybrid PowerPacks that combines diesel and battery-powered traction. The conversion should be completed by 2020.

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Ricardo to examine first UK hybrid train

Class 170 Turbostar hybrid train, source: Porterbrook
Source: Porterbrook

British engineering company Ricardo will oversee the conversion of the Class 170 ‘Turbostar’ diesel multiple unit into the first UK hybrid vehicle. The train will be equipped with MTU Hybrid PowerPacks that combines diesel and battery-powered traction. The conversion should be completed by 2020.

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Author: Mykola Zasiadko

Mykola Zasiadko was editor of online trade magazines RailTech.com and RailFreight.com.

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