Development of catenary and battery-powered hybrid railcar system

Last updated on 20 December 2012 4:22
JR East has been developing "Catenary and Battery-powered hybrid railcar system" to decrease environmental impact by diesel railcars that have been operated in non-electrified lines. The development of the experimental car and battery charging system on ground was started 2008, the experimental railcar was completed Oct. 2009 and we tested...
Author(s): Masatsuki Ichiro
Organisation(s): East Japan Railway Company ;
2011
Japan
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