This just discussed on East Midlands news:
https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/o...ect-in-the-uk-with-mtu-hybrid-powerpacks.aspx
https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/o...ect-in-the-uk-with-mtu-hybrid-powerpacks.aspx
Rolls-Royce and Porterbrook, the UK’s largest owner of passenger rolling stock, have agreed the delivery of MTU Hybrid PowerPacks that can convert Class 168 and Class 170 ‘Turbostar’ DMUs from diesel-only to hybrid-electric operation. Hybrid technology allows for the cleaner and quieter operation of trains in stations and through urban areas.
The Letter of Intent, which was signed at rail industry trade show Innotrans, covers the delivery of hybrid systems for installation on two test trains. Following trials, Porterbrook aims to offer hybrid conversion to a range of customers operating existing Turbostar fleets.
This is the first agreement for the delivery of MTU hybrid drive systems in the UK....
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