Vivarail administration: What now for British battery train tech pioneer
Vivarail train, former London Underground stock, having crossed the Forth Bridge in Scotland Network Rail
Pioneering British firm Vivarail is on the brink of demise. The company has given notice to appoint administrators – a legal obligation for a company facing bankruptcy. The downturn in fortune for the company, famous for its repurposing of redundant London Underground stock, has come as a shock to the industry and to economic analysts across the UK.
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Advantages, by batteries, at railways:
a)
As ballast it provides for added stability – and safety.
b)
For resiliency – and redundancy, simply for low risk, it is a must.
c)
At supply chains and transports, quality (low risk) matters, more than ever before – and accordingly handsomely is rewarded, by willingly paying clients.
d)
Over head electrification, a mono system, was optimal, when steam was shifted out – but, as not robust, now simply devastating – and due for shifting out.