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Battery-powered trains roll out across Germany and France
Original: "Already in service in Germany and undergoing trials in France, battery-powered trains appear to be a promising solution
Battery-powered trains are already in passenger service in Germany and are being trialled in France, where they are seen as a promising way to replace diesel trains on non-electrified regional lines. Supporters say wider adoption could spare rail operators the heavy cost of fully electrifying the network while still cutting emissions on routes where overhead wires are impractical.
Why now: Interest in decarbonising rail is growing, and battery trains offer a cheaper alternative to full electrification on regional routes.
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- "Already in service in Germany and undergoing trials in France, battery-powered trains appear to be a promising solution for replacing diesel trains on non-electrified regional lines. Their widespread adoption could also help avoid the cost of fully electrifying the network."… · mrundkvist@archaeo.social · 16
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