>https://www.railmagazine.com/news/2024/11/07/hitachi-rail-s-intercity-battery-trial-shows-better-than-expected-results>Hitachi Rail's intercity battery trial shows better than expected results>Hitachi Rail has said that the results from its intercity battery trial are better than expected. The project, which was led by Hitachi Rail and included partners, Angel Trains and TransPennine Express said the project had demonstrated that battery technology could work across the network and could realise its potential as an alternative traction option.>The trial has been running for several months and has seen a Class 802 TransPennine bi-mode train replacing its diesel engine with a battery power unit. It then had several months of dynamic testing on several routes to understand how effective it could be.>The results showed significant fuel savings with the train achieving fuel cost savings of up to 50%. Hitachi Rail said that initial projections at the beginning of the trial were 30%. As well as fuel saving benefits, the train also met its journey and performance requirements, as well as exceeding speeds of 75 mph whilst in battery mode....I mean, great, but, still, just fucking put up catenary! Just do it!! Fuck!!!
