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Great Western Railway launches battery-only train on West London route

The UKs first battery-only powered passenger train has entered service, with Great Western Railway deploying the Class 230 on the Greenford branch line in West London. The five-mile return route from West Ealing to Greenford replaces a diesel service after a 22-month trial of rapid charging technology

6 Feb 2026 9:43 am