Alstom and Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen present new battery-powered electric train
Alstom and VMS have presented a new battery-powered train which has a range of up to 120 kilometres and will enter service in 2024.
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Alstom and VMS have presented a new battery-powered train which has a range of up to 120 kilometres and will enter service in 2024.
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