Intercity Battery Train Starts Testing in the North of England
Intercity battery train starts testing on rail network after successful low speed running completed at Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
The UK has started testing its first intercity battery-powered train on routes between cities like York and Liverpool. This eight-week trial aims to assess the battery's performance, fuel efficiency, and ability to reduce emissions. The train, developed in partnership between TPE, Angel Trains, and Hitachi Rail, previously passed low-speed tests and is the first UK intercity train to replace a diesel engine with battery technology.