Progress in decarbonized TER experiments

The Régiolis B 83519/83520 hybrid battery pack from the Occitanie region is seen at the Toulouse technicentre (June 14, 2023). © E. Grimault/Alstom

On the occasion of the publication of its CSR report (1), SNCF Voyageurs carried out a complete update on the decarbonization of its TER equipment, in particular AGC and Régiolis.

Biofuel Régiolis

Since 2021, the 15 B 84500 on the Paris – Granville line have been powered with B 100 biofuel made from rapeseed oil. No modifications have been made, and the self-propelled vehicles behave very well in operation. The battery-powered Régiolis In 2022, the B 83519/83520 train managed by STF Occitanie became a prototype of a battery-powered hybrid train. Two of the four diesel engines have been replaced by lithium-ion batteries.

The comfort was very appreciated by travelers, the train emitting no noise. On the side of the driving agents, the feedback is very positive, declares Pierre-Henri Tibogue, driver at TER Occitanie. The fears that may have arisen among them, in particular regarding driving and a possible battery failure, were quickly addressed. erased thanks to very easy handling of the oar

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