A “UK-first” intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively. Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains, and TransPennine Express just ...

The pioneering "UK-first" trial of the battery-powered intercity train was a success. It shows how advanced battery technology can outperform diesel engines in terms of saving loads of cash and ...

Hitachi Rail, Transpennine Express and Angel Trains have begun a UK first trial testing a battery powered intercity train converted from diesel power. The Nova 1/Class 802 train will be used to ...

even when compared to the state of the UK’s rail services. Around 72 per cent of Deutsche Bahn’s intercity trains arrived within 10 minutes of their scheduled arrival time in 12 months to ...

Some of Britain ... Intercity operators on the East Coast routes have particularly benefited from increased demand, with Hull Trains now at 122 per cent of 2019 levels, and London North Eastern ...

Passengers on a British Rail Intercity train journey in 1985 - Brian Harris/Alamy Stock Photo When looking for a punchline, Eric Morecambe liked to target the state-owned operator of Britain’s ...

The trial will examine how intercity ... 1 train. “We’re looking forward to seeing the results and how well the batteries work on our network.” Hitachi Rail chief director for the UK and ...

The UK’s first intercity battery train has greatly surpassed expectations during its trial phase which is a collaboration between TransPennine Express (TPE), Hitachi Rail and Angel Trains.

Having successfully completed low speed running at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe ... and zero-emission battery mode in train stations. This is the first UK trial where a diesel engine has been ...

Article continues below The platform underwent an extension in 1977, courtesy of a British Rail overhaul, with the aim of accommodating two InterCity 125 trains at once. However, when compared to ...

for a comparative intercity journey the UK is not the most expensive in Europe. Check Express.co.uk’s map below to see how major rail links stack up across the Continent. On Sunday, train ...