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    Members of the GWR FastCharge team alongside the battery train

    Battery train begins trial in West London

    Test trials have started on GWRs new fast-charging battery train, on the Greenford Branch line in West London.
    markw
    Mark Wilson 19 March, 2024
    6 Comments
    Marston Vale Line

    Marston Vale Line sees Full Timetable Restored

    The Marston Vale Line sees the re-introduction of its regular timetable service for the first time in 14 months.
    markw
    Mark Wilson 19 February, 2024
    2 Comments
    Vivarail 230

    Battery Train Trials to resume as Great Western Railway purchases Vivarail assets

    GWR has confirmed that it has purchased a number of assets from battery train manufacturer, Vivarail, which went into administration last December.
    michael
    Michael Holden 16 February, 2023
    5 Comments
    Marston Vale class 230

    Vivarail: London Northwestern Railway suspends Bedford to Bletchley service

    London Northwestern Railway has confirmed that it has suspended Marston Vale Line services between Bedford and Bletchley until further notice.
    michael
    Michael Holden 1 December, 2022
    16 Comments
    Vivarail 230

    Vivarail files ‘Notice of Intention to appoint Administrators’

    Battery and hybrid train manufacturer, Vivarail, has announced it has filed a Notice of Intention to appoint administrators.
    michael
    Michael Holden 25 November, 2022
    13 Comments
    Matthew Lee

    Vivarail appoints new Business Development Director to drive battery technology

    Vivarail, the only UK company to design and build zero emission battery and hybrid battery trains, has appointed a new Business Development Director.
    rogersmith
    Roger Smith 8 November, 2022
    3 Comments
    Class 321 with a Greater Anglia service

    Vivarail signs deal to develop battery powered Class 321 trains

    The Class 321 Renatus Fleet of electric trains could become a Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) thanks to a new deal between Eversholt Rail and Vi…
    alan
    Alan Holden 14 July, 2022
    1 Comment
    Exterior of the “Pop-Up Metro” Class 230 prior to it leaving for the US.

    UK train manufacturer Vivarail sends a second set of Class 230 battery stock to the United States

    UK train manufacturer Vivarail sends a second set of Class 230 battery stock to the United States in a first for the Americas
    chloe
    Chloe White 2 May, 2022
    4 Comments
    HRH Prince Charles with Martin Frobisher of Network Rail and Glasgow Lord Provost Philip Braat

    Prince Charles views Britain’s green trains of the future

    Prince Charles learns about rail's contribution to sustainability and views both a battery and a hybrid hydrogen/battery/electric train.
    rogersmith
    Roger Smith 11 November, 2021
    1 Comment
    VivaRail Bridge

    Stunning aerial footage released by Network Rail and Vivarail  shows the first emission-free fully electric train making its way across the stunning Forth Bridge

    Stunning aerial footage released by Network Rail and Vivarail  shows the first emission-free fully electric train crossing the Forth Bridge
    chloe
    Chloe White 4 November, 2021
    1 Comment
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