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New battery trains will bring faster northern journeys from 2034

New battery trains will bring faster northern journeys from 2034

Twenty-nine new Adessia Stream battery trains will start long-distance mainline journeys in the UK from 2034. Built in Derby, the fleet will boost capacity by 30% and cut emissions, even on non-electrified routes. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the new trains would mean more reliable services and thousands of British jobs.

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