Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

Product includes - The Freight Battery Engine is a battery powered train that's strong enough to pull the longest trains - just a push of the buton makes it go forward, reverse and stop.

UK and Europe consider tri-mode trains ( battery, electric, and diesel power) as a viable alternative to diesel engines.

This recent UK trial showcased the high-performance 700 kW battery system, which can reach speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h) and ...

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The next generation of the nation's first intercity battery train could be available sooner than we think after a successful ...

A "UK-first" intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines ...

Firefighters in Carlow have made history this week, with the world's first solar0powered, battery-operated fire engine, ...

Soon battery-powered trains could be coming to a station near you. As the UK’s fleet of diesel engines approaches retirement, manufacturers are looking to replace them with environmentally ...