England’s railway without any trains
It’s the ‘bustitution’ of all time. Passengers on the platform for the next train on the Marston Vale Line might want to take a seat. They have another six months to wait. Buses will substitute...Read more
Vivarail administration: What now for British battery train tech pioneer
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...Read more
Wales: new passenger fleet makes great leap forward
The Welsh fleet is not the oldest in the UK, but certainly not the youngest. That, however, is all set for radical change, as part of the far-reaching renewal programme. Under the direct control of...Read more
International collaboration to develop battery-electric fleet for UK
Leasing company Eversholt Rail, together with pioneering developers Vivarail and specialists Kiepe Electric, are to collaborate on a UK project. The trio will work together to develop and deliver a zero-emissions upgrade for the Class...Read moreNew electric battery train makes first journey during Glasgow COP26
While world leaders meet at the UN climate conference in Glasgow, an emission-free battery train crossed the iconic Forth Bridge in the UK for the first time. Developed by Vivarail, two existing diesel trains were...Read more
Vivarail certifies UK’s first battery-powered train
British rolling stock manufacturer Vivarail has completed the testing of its battery train, the first one in the UK. The Class 230 vehicle was approved for passenger transportation. This year, the diesel-battery hybrid trains will...Read more
Arcola Energy assists Vivarail to develop hybrid train
British engineering company Arcola Energy has concluded a long-term cooperation agreement with Vivarail. The parties will work together in developing a hydrogen/battery hybrid train in the United Kingdom and de-carbonising its rail sector. Arcola Energy is...Read more