East West Rail has announced its preference for electric traction power, and that it will use discontinuous electrification with hybrid battery-electric trains for the line between Bedford and Cambridge.
The news follows the announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Budget on October 30 that the government will continue to fund the rest of the project. In her speech, Reeves stipulated that the line should be electric.
David Hughes, CEO at EWR Co, said: “We’re excited to confirm our plans for electrification, which support our environmental goals by delivering sustainable low-carbon journeys and supporting the UK’s transition to an overall net zero carbon economy.”
EWR had been considering its options in terms of its traction choices, with diesel a very real possibility.
However, its decision to choose electric - and…
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