Fast Charging Battery Train Trial

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FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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Published

3 years ago

Description

Trial to prove the capability of a battery powered train, supported by fast charging
equipment, to safely and reliably operate passenger services on a non-electrified branch line
(West Ealing-Greenford), for a period of at least one year. This trial will support the
objectives of the Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy and will be delivered with the
support of Network Rail and the Department for Transport.
The route from West Ealing to Greenford is 2¾ miles of mostly double track railway and is
served by a two car Turbo stopping at all stations. Trains are Driver Only Operated using a
combination of CCTV, mirrors and look back during train despatch. The shortest platforms
on the route that the train will need to serve, are at Castle Bar Park, and are 47.5m and
47.6m long. GWR does not operate trains without toilets on board.

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FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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Stephen Stewart

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