they've decided to brand their masaccio trains as blues.ause of the wide variation in the amount of electrified lines, particularly across europe. so train manufacturers and railway operators across the world are looking at greener and more efficient ways to power their trains when external electric power isn't available. however, these trains will still rely on diesel power for large parts of some routes. the batteries only have a range of 15 kilometres at present, though they can be recharged while the train is in operation, both in diesel and electric mode. when it's near a station, the batteries power the train completely, cutting emissions and reducing noise. at other times, they will use overhead power or when the line is un—electrified, the diesel engine. however, the batteries will still be able to power other aspects of the train than just propulsion, such as lighting and heating. so what are some of the challenges with implementing battery technology in trains? is it weight or is it power consumption? it's a combination of these t

they've decided to brand their masaccio trains as blues. just propulsion, such as lighting and heating. so what are some of the challenges with implementing battery technology in trains? is it weight or is it power consumption? it's a combination of these two items. so our experts and our designers are continually working on it. reducing the weight means also reducing the energy and the consumption and it's a problem of space, it“5 a problem of weight. so the evolution of proposal for battery, it“5 improving this aspect. this is why in terms of weight and size, it's ok but now it will require test and test before it can go on the market. despite this, hitachi claim these new trains will produce 50% less emissions than regular diesel trains. currently we're totally focused on battery solutions. of course, our research and development is working on it but in terms of time to market, we are confident and believe that this solution that will have strong success in the immediate and short—term. like cars, the direction of travel for trains is to