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North-East-Based Turntide Receives Initial Battery Production Order from Hitachi Rail for Arriva’s Grand Central Intercity UK Battery Trains
Turntide, a North-East-based company, has secured an initial battery production order from Hitachi Rail to power Arriva’s Grand Central Intercity UK battery trains. This landmark agreement aims to significantly enhance sustainable rail operations in the UK. The new battery technology is projected to replace over 600 existing engines, promising reduced operational costs, extended range, and a clear pathway toward zero-emissions travel.
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- Turntide, a North-East-based company, has secured an initial battery production order from Hitachi Rail to power Arriva’s Grand Central Intercity U…