Hitachi tests battery train as a potential rail decarbonisation pathway

Hitachi Rail TPE battery trial (Photo Hitachi Rail) (2)

UK: A Class 802 electro-diesel inter-city trainset which has been retrofitted with a battery in place of one of its three engines is being tested by Hitachi Rail, operator TransPennine Express and leasing company Angel Trains.

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