Traction & Rolling Stock

Major battery train contract signed

By 2022-04-08T10:37:00

Niederrhein-Münsterland CAF battery electric multiple-unit (3)

GERMANY: The Rhein-Ruhr and Westfalen-Lippe transport authorities have signed a contract for CAF to supply and maintain a fleet of 63 battery-electric multiple-units. This will enable the replacement of diesel traction on the Niederrhein-Münsterland regional network, which includes around 200 km of non-electrified line.

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