Union Pacific deploys first two Wabtec FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives in Southern California
- Union Pacific began deploying two Wabtec FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives in Southern California, expanding real-world testing of next-generation rail technology.
- A four-unit fleet will operate in the Greater Los Angeles area, with two additional locomotives scheduled to arrive in October.
- Each unit stores about 2.7 MWh of energy, producing zero tailpipe emissions during operation.
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