Hitachi starts trial of battery-powered inter-city train Posted on May 29, 2024 by Guest authors Hitachi Rail is in the process of conducting the first trial in the UK of replacing a diesel engine on an intercity train with a battery.
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Alstom Angel Trains Class 507 Preservation Society Liverpool Merseyrail Rail News standard gauge The Greatest Gathering video YouTube Preserved Merseyrail unit runs from 3rd rail power for first time Guest authors November 24, 2025 0 On 18 November, Merseyrail unit 507 001 ran for the first time since being preserved, on 3rd rail power.
Hitachi Rail is in the process of conducting the first trial in the UK of replacing a diesel engine on an intercity train with a battery.