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UK's First Intercity Battery-Powered Train Sets New Standard for Green Travel

The pioneering "UK-first" trial of the battery-powered intercity train was a success. It shows how advanced battery technology can outperform diesel engines in terms of saving loads of cash and saving ...
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One of the UK’s busiest intercity railway lines will be closed for 6 days over the Easter period – affecting the travel plans of thousands of Londoners across the upcoming ...

A vital railway link between London Euston and Milton Keynes will be shutting up shop for 6 days over the Easter bank holiday ...

UK travellers warned of 6-day shutdown on major rail line in April

Fri, Mar 6, 2026 Easter train journeys are set to be disrupted as planned engineering work is set to disrupt services between ...
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Hitachi tests UK’s first battery converted intercity train

Hitachi Rail, Transpennine Express and Angel Trains have begun a UK first trial testing a battery powered intercity train converted from diesel power. The Nova 1/Class 802 train will be used to ...
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First look at LNER’s new carriages featuring reclining seats

Rail company LNER has unveiled brand new trains to run on the East Coast Main Line, replacing a fleet which is now almost 40 years old. The operator announced it is introducing the new 10 intercity ...