Hitachi Rail unveils cutting-edge battery hybrid train that will reduce emissions across Europe [Hitachi Rail]
Date: 21/09/2022
Hitachi Rails new 'Blues Train', one of the most advanced trains in the world, was unveiled today (Wednesday 21st 2022) in Berlin at the worlds largest rail transport fair, InnoTrans. Built for Trenitalia, the cutting-edge battery hybrid train will reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption by 50% and has the ability to arrive at and depart from stations completely under battery power. The train will be the first ever tri-mode (using battery, electric and diesel power) fleet to enter passenger service in Europe, later this year.
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