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Hirect completes testing of in-house 6,000 hp electric locomotive propulsion system
Lead Story Sep 21, 2026

Hirect completes testing of in-house 6,000 hp electric locomotive propulsion system

Indian power electronics manufacturer Hirect has completed acceptance testing of its 6,000 hp electric locomotive propulsion system after hauling loaded freight in a WAG-9 locomotive under severe duty cycles. The milestone opens one of the world's largest locomotive markets to Hirect's fully in-house propulsion package and supports its expansion into complete MEMU trainset systems for Indian Railways.

Priya Sharma
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Lower Saxony Faces Costly Exit from Hydrogen Trains as Battery-Electric Future Looms

Lower Saxony's hydrogen train fleet is unlikely to be retired solely due to political preference for battery-electric units, but rather when the high cost of maintaining an underused, specialized hydrogen system forces a comparison against the already-selected battery future. With major recapitalization due around 2029-2032, the region faces a capital-gate decision on whether to extend an orphaned technology or transition fully to battery-electric multiple units.

Sarah Mitchell Aug 1, 2026