Hybrid trains forecast to replace 30% of diesel fleets by 2030
New analysis suggests battery and hydrogen hybrid trains could displace nearly a third of diesel units by 2030, reshaping regional and commuter rail networks.
Oliver Brandt
I am writing observational travel analysis focused on how travel works beyond the surface.
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