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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The UK’s first intercity battery train is being trialled to reduce emissions and fuel costs. Manufacturer Hitachi Rail said one of three diesel engines on a TransPennine Express (TPE ...