Electric train

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

• Japan’s new bullet train, with a lithium-ion battery self-propulsion system, is one of the fastest trains in the world.
• The British government’s development bank will (mostly) end fossil-fuel financing abroad.
• EV charging infrastructure alliance ChargeUp Europe gains its seventh member, eMobility software provider has·to·be.

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Irish Rail has started a tender process for “the largest and greenest fleet order in Irish public transport history” as it looks to add 600 electric trains to its fleet over the next decade.

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Once actually somewhat common, battery-powered trains, especially full-size ones, are less common these days as third-rail-powered and diesel trains have gained in popularity.

Bombardier is unveiling a new battery-powered train in Berlin this week – “the first of its kind to enter passenger operation in Europe in over 60 years.”
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