In this special episode of The Everything Electric Show, we take you on an 18-month journey behind the scenes of the development and deployment of the UK’s first battery-electric train. Join Imogen as she follows the incredible progress of the Great Western Railway team, from designing the innovative shoe gear charging mechanism, to conducting fast-charging tests at Long Marston, and finally seeing the train in operation at West Ealing.

Whether you’re a fan of sustainable transport, electric trains, or cutting-edge green technology or all of the above, this episode is a wonderful insight into the future of rail travel. Enjoy! ‪@EverythingElectricShow‬ ‪@fullychargedshow‬ ‪@GWRUK‬ ‪@ChrisWatkinsMedia‬

Correction:
Please note the correct job titles below:
Dave Horton, Chief Mechanical Engineer Fast Charge Battery Train Trial
Julian Fletcher, Technology Development Manager Fast Charge Battery Train Trial

00:00 The UK’s First battery Electric Train
00:38 Aren’t there already electric trains??!
00:55 How do you charge a train?
02:38 Shoe gears
03:08 Safety?
03:54 Train testing centre
05:40 2MW Charging!
07:23 Do batteries impact train design?
08:39 One year later…
08:50 Operating in West Ealing
09:18 Running too quickly?!
10:05 Not the whole solution…
10:30 Charging in action!
12:30 What happens next?
13:12 Concluding thoughts

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