Germany to deploy battery trains on busy commuter route

Germany to deploy battery trains on busy commuter route

Siemens Mobility has officially presented its low-emission battery trains at the Wegberg-Wildenrath test centre in the North-Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. With upcoming deployment on the RE 47 line between Remscheid-Lennep and Düsseldorf Central Station from summer 2026, rail operator Regiobahn is aiming to set a clear example for climate-neutral mobility. Smart battery trains The three new Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains, with a range of up to 120km and a top speed of 140km/h both in overhead line and battery operation, replace the previously operating diesel vehicles, enabling almost…

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