BNSF, Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test

Jack Burke

05 January 2021

Locomotive running in revenue service

BNSF Railway and Wabtec said they are testing battery-electric locomotives in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton, California, USA.

As BNSF seeks ways to further reduce its environmental impact, the advancement of battery technology offers some possible solutions, the company said.

“We’ve got everything in place and we’re ready to…

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