Siemens goes full discontinuous.

Siemens Mobility has proposed a plan to replace diesel passenger trains in Britain with battery trains by the early 2030s. The plan involves using battery trains that can be recharged while on the move. Siemens claims that this approach, combined with discontinuous electrification, could save the country £3.5 billion over 35 years. However, there is skepticism about discontinuous electrification, as it has been criticized for delaying the implementation of proven technology. The author questions the value of investing in discontinuous electrification and suggests that the money could be better spent on a comprehensive electrification program. The author also mentions the potential use of hydrogen trains in certain situations but cautions against expecting hydrogen trains to create a hydrogen economy. The text provides the example of East West Rail as a project that could benefit from discontinuous electrification. The author concludes that while discontinuous electrification may have a role in the future, it is not currently a priority compared to other decarbonization efforts. [Extracted from the article]