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GWR brings battery-only rail services a step closer with fast-charging trial
GWR has signed a deal with Vivarail to trial a new battery-charging technology on its network, the trial will take place on the Greenford branch line.
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Green train travels across Forth Bridge to mark COP26 in Glasgow
The first emission-free fully electric train has crossed the historic Forth Bridge to commemorate COP26 taking place in Glasgow, with action footage revealed by Network Rail and Vivarail.
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SWR’s upgraded Island Line is set to relaunch on 1 November 2021
South Western Railway has announced the reopening of the transformed Island Line, which aims to launch on 1 November 2021, subject to train safety tests to be successfully completed.
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Isle of Wight rail line to receive £26 million for fleet and track modernisation
The Isle of Wight's railway infrastructure is to be modernised and its old fleet of trains replaced with former London Underground rolling stock in a bid to improve capacity and accessibility.
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Vivarail and Arcola announce emission-free trains for the UK
Vivarail and Arcola Energy have announced a long-term collaboration to bring emission-free trains to the UK with new hydrogen cell technology.
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A fast-charging system has been revealed for Class 230 battery trains
The capabilities of the patented fast-charge system have been successfully demonstrated to the Department for Transport and Innovate UK.
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London Northwestern Railway to receive Class 230 units from Vivarail
The London Northwestern Railway network will soon be transformed with a new livery unveiled and new Class 230 units on order.
