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October 19, 2023 | Fleet

Metra secures federal funding to buy BEMU fleet

Chicago commuter agency plans to purchase 16 battery trains.

October 19, 2023 | Fleet

SNCF and Alstom present first converted regional battery train

The train was developed by SNCF, Alstom and five French regions.

July 13, 2023 | Fleet

Vale to deploy battery locomotives in pursuit of decarbonisation

Brazilian operator confirms order for three FLXdrive locomotives from Wabtec and project to develop ammonia fuel as alternative to diesel.

May 9, 2023 | Freight

Batteries and hydrogen could replace diesel for heavy haul freight

Conclusion of study undertaken by Aurizon and the University of Queensland.

November 2, 2022 | Fleet

Baden-Württemberg rejects hydrogen as diesel alternative

A study examined ways to replace diesel traction on the state network.

October 17, 2022 | Technology

Battery traction recharges decarbonisation fight

Batteries have been common in rolling stock for decades, but until recently were used only to provide ancillary power or as a back-up to move the train over short distances in case of power failure. But now battery traction is beginning to come into its own as a viable alternative to electrification and diesel, as David Burroughs reports.

March 2, 2022 | Freight

Fortescue and Williams to develop regenerative battery iron-ore train

The train will regenerate electricity during downhill sections of Fortescue’s network in Western Australia, removing the need for lineside recharging equipment.

January 31, 2022 | Technology

Union Pacific orders 20 battery locomotives

The order is the largest investment in battery traction technology to date by a North American Class 1.

January 17, 2022 | Fleet

BHP Group orders battery locomotives from Wabtec

Third order to be placed by an Australian freight company for battery locomotives.

November 10, 2021 | Fleet

British Hitachi tri-mode trains to begin trials next year

GWR and TPE class 802s to be retro-fitted with a battery replacing a diesel engine.

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