Train Batteries Archives

Batteries provide the power to the components. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Train Batteries. You will also find a list of Train Batteries suppliers from around the world.

Suppliers

Premium Power Supplies

Premium designs and manufactures high reliability conversion systems for the increasingly demanding railway market.

PowerRail

PowerRail is North America’s largest new and remanufactured locomotive parts provider, supporting both EMD and GE locomotives.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognised world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment.

Capitol Industrial Batteries

Capitol Industrial Batteries develops, manufactures and delivers both traditional and alternative types of batteries for railway applications.

News

8 Apr 2024 | Rolling Stock

Siemens Mobility’s Mireo Plus B Battery Hybrid Trains Start...

Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B battery hybrid trains have begun regular service for SWEG in the Ortenau region of Germany.

19 Mar 2024 | Rolling Stock

UK: GWR Commences Fast-Charging Battery-Powered Train Trial

Great Western Railway has officially commenced its fast-charging battery-powered train trial on the Greenford branch line.

4 Mar 2024 | Supplier News

Capitol Industrial Batteries – Where Service is Alive and Well

Whether you require batteries repaired, overhauled or replaced, Capitol are trusted and relied upon by a range of UK rail industry companies.

27 Feb 2024 | Rolling Stock

New Zealand: Stadler to Supply 33 Locomotives to KiwiRail

KiwiRail and Stadler have signed an additional two contracts for the supply of 33 locomotives in New Zealand.

21 Feb 2024 | Rolling Stock

Metra Orders 16 Battery-Electric Stadler Trains for Chicago

Metra has awarded a contract to Stadler to supply 16 battery-electric trains for operation in Chicago and the surrounding region.

30 Nov 2023 | Science and Technology

Porterbrook Invests in Rail Charging Converter for Battery-Powere...

Porterbrook and Siemens Mobility have signed a 1.7 million GBP deal to install a Rail Charging Converter at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.

18 Oct 2023 | Rolling Stock

Chicago Metra to Purchase Battery-Powered Trainsets

Chicago's commuter rail operator, Metra has been awarded a 169.3 million USD grant to purchase zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets.

4 Oct 2023 | Infrastructure

Liverpool’s Battery-Powered Trains to Commence Service at H...

Liverpool City Region's Headbolt Lane station will open on 5 October to be served by the UK's first battery-powered passenger trains.

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Future-Proof Battery Technology for Any Railway Application

Railway-News magazine Issue 1, 2024: Future-Proof Battery Technology for Any Railway Application.

Locomotive Products Catalog

PowerRail is excited to introduce to its latest locomotive products catalogue.

Any Application, Not Just Any Battery – The Perfect Power Solutio...

Railway-News magazine Issue 1, February 2023: Capitol Industrial Batteries – Any Application – Not Just Any Battery – The Perfect Power Solution!

Innovative Rail Solutions to Meet the Challenges of the Future

Railway-News magazine Issue 4 Rolling Stock edition, November 2022: Premium PSU – Focusing on Innovative Rail Solutions to Meet the Challenges of the Future.