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Battery trains for the West Midlands?

05 February 2021
 

The West Midlands Rail Executive is exploring the introduction of a fleet of battery electric multiple unit trains. WMRE says they could eliminate diesel trains from Birmingham New Street and replace the Class 350 electric multiple units that are “unsuitable” for local services because of their internal configuration. “Significant” commercial/contractual, funding and technical challenges will have to be overcome to deliver the new trains, the WMRE said. Study work will...

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