The Battery-Powered Rail Revolution: Europe’s Opportunity
Agenda
Tuesday2 March
How battery-electric and hybrid trains can provide flexible, lower-emission alternatives to diesel traction and full-route electrification.
Battery chemistry, energy density, cycle life, charging performance and the technical requirements for demanding railway applications.
Exploring depot charging, high-power charging systems, infrastructure integration, grid capacity and the practicalities of deploying battery-powered fleets.
The practical challenges of introducing battery-powered trains, including route planning, range requirements, charging strategies, fleet availability and operational performance.
Addressing thermal management, battery monitoring, battery management systems, fault detection, fire safety, maintenance and lifecycle optimisation.
Understanding railway load profiles, regenerative braking, energy consumption, battery sizing, degradation and system integration.
How stationary energy storage, smart charging, renewable power and energy management can support railway operations
Evaluating total cost of ownership, whole-life costs, maintenance, infrastructure investment and the business case for battery-powered rail compared with alternative traction technologies.
A discussion bringing together rail OEMs, battery manufacturers, operators and infrastructure specialists to explore the barriers to adoption, technology readiness, procurement, funding and supply-chain collaboration.
Emerging technologies, future battery performance, evolving rail requirements and the opportunities for suppliers entering this growing market.
A summary of the day’s key insights, followed by opportunities to connect with speakers, delegates and potential commercial partners.