Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b8b-bba5-71ed-a325-392792724668/fast-charging-battery-train-trial

awarded GB restricted procedure

# Fast Charging Battery Train Trial

[First Greater Western Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/first-greater-western-limited)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

4 Apr 2022

Deadline

Closed

12 Jul 2021

## About this tender

Trial to prove the capability of a battery powered train, supported by fast charging

equipment, to safely and reliably operate passenger services on a non-electrified branch line

(West Ealing-Greenford), for a period of at least one year. This trial will support the

objectives of the Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy and will be delivered with the

support of Network Rail and the Department for Transport.

The route from West Ealing to Greenford is 2¾ miles of mostly double track railway and is

served by a two car Turbo stopping at all stations. Trains are Driver Only Operated using a

combination of CCTV, mirrors and look back during train despatch. The shortest platforms

on the route that the train will need to serve, are at Castle Bar Park, and are 47.5m and

47.6m long. GWR does not operate trains without toilets on board.

## CPV classification

Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Source

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