Unveiled last month, the world's first battery-electric freight train was showcased at an event held in Pittsburgh. Developed by Wabtec, a Pittsburgh based rail freight company, the new locomotive aims to dramatically reduce carbon emissions produced by rail transport to assist rails decarbonisation journey. We speak to Wabtec to find out more.
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The FLXdrive technology is projected to cut emissions and fuel consumption by up to 30%. Railway firm Canadian National Railway (CN) has acquired the FLXdrive battery-electric freight locomotive from Wabtec.
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