Let's Ride ... The GWR Battery Train
Further Info:
- The top speed of the train os 60mph, but the line speed on the Greenford branch is 40mph.
- The battery range has already reach 86 miles in test, that's the longest distance acheived on a single charge in the UK
- The batteries are based on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePOâ‚„ or LFP) chemistry
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This video features a preview ride on a Class 230 battery-only train operated by GWR, which is set to enter passenger service soon. The train has been tested on the Greenford branch line and can achieve a range of up to 86 miles on a single charge, using Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. The route includes locations such as Greenford, Hanger Lane, and West Ruislip. The train's top speed is 60mph, though the line speed on the Greenford branch is restricted to 40mph.
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