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Hybrid trains on the way for lower North Island (www.rnz.co.nz)

submitted 1 year ago by Ilovethebomb to c/newzealand

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Battery electric hybrid, to be exact, with no diesel involved. Scheduled to arrive 2028-2029

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[–] ciaocibai 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pity it’s not sooner but will be great when it comes. The Wairarapa trains are often standing room only during peak times and the lack of options is pretty poor too. Any idea of these will be any faster or just more regular?

[–] Ilovethebomb 1 points 1 year ago

Probably not much faster, although they can probably accelerate faster than a diesel unit.