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railadvent.co.uk > 2026 > 09 > class-507-runs-on-battery-power-for-first-time.html

Class 507 runs on battery power for first time

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (202+ words) The Class 507 Preservation Society has announced that they have reached a milestone in their preservation journey. Merseyrail Class 507 No. 507001 has successfully run under its own power, without third rail, using battery power. Tests have been run at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch…...