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 #1641816  by David Benton
 
https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction ... -050424-JM
"ITALY: Trenitalia has unveiled its first long-distance trainset which can operate on electric, diesel or battery power.

Being supplied by Hitachi Rail, the HTR412 trainsets are equipped to operate in four modes: overhead electric power only, diesel only, battery only or hybrid battery plus diesel. It is envisaged that the battery mode could be used to reduce noise and pollution when running through urban areas without electrification."