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« on: October 06, 2015, 19:35:33 »
Details at http://www.theiet.org/events/local/225812.cfm
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The Independently Powered Electric Multiple-Unit (IPEMU▸ (Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit (train running on batteries))) project is a battery-powered train that entered trial passenger service in Essex, in January 2015.

Date and Time
19 October 2015 - 17:00-19:00

Location
Swindon, United Kingdom - Swindon - Steam Museum

About this event
The train ran between Harwich International Station and Manningtree Station for a period of five weeks. The prototype rail project was the UK▸ (United Kingdom)'s first modern battery-powered train and was established to demonstrate the potential of a battery / electric hybrid EMU▸ (Electric Multiple Unit) in passenger service.
The train was operated by Abellio Greater Anglia, with the project being a partnership between the infrastructure manager Network Rail, the Department for Transport, rolling stock manufacturer Bombardier, train operator Abellio Greater Anglia and railway innovation body FutureRailway.

Speaker
James Ambrose
Principal Engineer (Plant & T&RS) at Network Rail.
James Ambrose managed the project for Network Rail and explains the trials and the lessons learned.

Programme
17:00 Light Refreshments
17:30 Lecture Starts
19:00 Close

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