Liverpool's New Battery Trains

Liverpool City Region's new battery trains enter final testing.

03:09 12 July 2023

Mayor Steve Rotheram has confirmed that Liverpool City Region's new, publicly owned battery-powered trains will begin final testing. 

Once operational, the trains can deliver up to 80per cent reduction in energy consumption and will be instrumental in cementing the region's place at the forefront of pioneering rail technology and innovation. 

Steve said: “This is not only a massive milestone for our area, but for the entire country, as our new publicly owned, battery powered trains enter final testing.

“Our trains will be the first of their kind in the country, fitted with pioneering battery technology that will help us to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and pave the way for a cleaner, greener, and better-connected London-style transport network. This is the gold standard of public transport – and it’s the very least that our residents deserve.

“We are enormously grateful to passengers for their patience during this final testing stage but I can guarantee them that their new battery powered trains – and their brand new station – will be worth the wait!”