ing battery hybrid-powered traction technology to future generations of rail vehicles in the UK.'
- CAPTION: Executive General Manager of Hitachi Europe's Rail Group, Chiaki Ueda (left), unveiled the nameplate to mark the start of testing on May 3
- CAPTION: 'Hayabusa' makes use of the same battery technology found in Toyota's Prius hybrid car
- CAPTION: Network Rail will use the hybrid power car in its New Measurement Train to provide a rigorous assessment of the concept on the main line. The power car will remain permanently coupled to the trailer coach behind, which houses the battery racks
- CAPTION: Porterbrook Leasing is providing an unrefurbished Paxman Valenta-engined power car as part of the trial to enable comparisons to be made in traffic with Hayabusa