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Battery-Powered Passenger Train
February 20, 2026 09:55 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 15 views
A battery-powered passenger train has been launched in the UK. Running on an 8 km route in West London, it covers the distance in 12 minutes. There are 4 stations along the way, and the batteries fully charge in just 3–4 minutes.
The introduction of a battery-powered passenger train in Great Britain has become an important step in protecting the environment from harmful gases. For now, the train operates on an 8-kilometer railway branch in West London. It covers this distance in just 12 minutes. There are 4 stops along the route. To charge the vehicle's batteries, a special charging station has been installed at the railway station. It takes only 3-4 minutes to fully charge the batteries.