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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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.