Hitachi Rail

Survey finds 57 per cent of Brits are in favour of banning domestic flights in the UK, as rail passenger numbers bounce back above pre-pandemic levels

Transpennine network trial confirms battery tech can reduce fuels costs by half and allow intercity trains to travel through stations in zero emission mode

Developer teams up with coalition of partners including Turntide Technologies, DB ESG, and BCRRE in bid to develop smaller and lighter battery packs for trains

Following successful low speed trials, new battery powered trains are set to be tested on lines across northern England

First UK trial to replace a diesel engine with a battery on an intercity train is now underway following £15m Hitachi Rail investment