Date: 06/06/2022

The Scottish government has approved calls for tenders to finance and manufacture a fleet of bi-mode battery electric multiple-units to operate on the East Kilbride [currently being electrified -RS], Fife and Borders routes.

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The BMU departing Aberdeen on the first day of public service (21st April 1958). The battery compartments are clearly visible under both vehicles. Note also the destination boards and brackets visible on the side of the leading coach above the windows; although a common feature on main-line coaches at the time this was an unusual feature on a multiple unit train.
Location: Aberdeen
Company: Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)
21/04/1958 David Murray-Smith

The first emission-free fully-electric train to cross the iconic Forth Bridge is seen, at the Jamestown Viaduct with the Forth Bridge beyond, in this Network Rail and Vivarail aerial view as the United Nations Climate Change Conference takes place in Glasgow. #COP26
Location: Jamestown Viaduct [Inverkeithing]
Company: Forth Bridge Railway
02/11/2021 Network Rail

Vivarail battery multiple unit 230001 crawls (thankfully) through Inverkeithing heading for an overnight stop in the Yard. 29 October.
Location: Inverkeithing
Company: Dunfermline and Queensferry Railway
29/10/2021 Bill Roberton

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