In this special episode of The Everything Electric SHOW, we take you on an 18-month journey behind the scenes of the development and deployment of the UK’s first battery electric train. Join Imogen as she follows the incredible progress of the Great Western Railway team, from designing the innovative shoe gear charging mechanism, to conducting fast-charging tests at Long Marston, and finally seeing the train in operation at West Ealing.
Whether you’re a fan of sustainable transport, electric trains, or cutting-edge green technology or all of the above, this episode is a wonderful insight into the future of rail travel. Enjoy! @EverythingElectricShow @fullychargedshow @GWRUK
Correction: Please note the following correct job titles – Dave Horton, Chief Mechanical Engineer Fast Charge Battery Train Trial – Julian Fletcher, Technology Development Manager Fast Charge Battery Train Trial.
Timestamps
0:00 The UK’s First battery Electric Train
0:38 Aren’t there already electric trains??!
0:55 How do you charge a train?
2:38 Shoe gears 03:08 Safety?
3:54 Train testing centre
5:40 2MW Charging!
7:23 Do batteries impact train design?
8:39 One year later…
8:50 Operating in West Ealing
9:18 Running too quickly?!
10:05 Not the whole solution…
10:30 Charging in action!
12:30 What happens next?
13:12 Concluding thoughts
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