Over 400 battery trains could be introduced in UK

Hitachi battery trains visualisation, source: Hitachi Rail

Two-thirds of the UK’s railway network is non-electrified. This creates great promise and demand for battery-powered trains. Hitachi Rail has estimated the potential of the British market at the level of more than 400 vehicles of this type.

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Over 400 battery trains could be introduced in UK | RailTech.com

Over 400 battery trains could be introduced in UK

Hitachi battery trains visualisation, source: Hitachi Rail

Two-thirds of the UK’s railway network is non-electrified. This creates great promise and demand for battery-powered trains. Hitachi Rail has estimated the potential of the British market at the level of more than 400 vehicles of this type.

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Author: Mykola Zasiadko

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

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