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The new train contributes to Network Rail’s commitment to reduce its environmental impact, improve sustainability and reduce the cost of running the railway by 20 per cent over the next five years. It could ultimately lead to a fleet of battery-powered trains running on Britain’s rail network which are quieter and more efficient than diesel-powered trains, making them better for passengers and the environment. Network Rail and its industry partners – including Bombardier, Abellio Greater Anglia, FutureRailway and the Rail Executive arm of the Department for Transport (which is co-funding the project) – recognise the potential for battery-powered trains to bridge gaps between electrified parts of the network and to run on branch lines where it would be too expensive to install overhead electrification.

Mark Underwood – First Capital Connect head of safety Paul Rushton – East Midlands Trains Head of Safety Neal Lawson – Managing Director, First Capital Connect Martin Frobisher – Route Managing Director, Network Rail East Midlands Ian Smith – Safety and Operations Director, East Midlands Trains Fiona Bruce Kev Preece – Area General Manager, Network Rail East Midlands Dave Allen – Route Safety Improvement Manager, Network Rail East Midlands Martin Brown – Ops Risk Advisor, Network Rail East Midlands David Horne – Managing Director, East Midlands Trains Richard Davies – Emergency Planning specialist, Network Rail

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