AQW 19981/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether Translink is exploring the introduction of batteries to retrofit existing trains on the network to reduce both carbon emissions and fuel costs.
Asked by Peter McReynolds MLA on 6 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 6 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 21 January 2025
- Answered
- 29 January 202523 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The current Translink railway fleet is not suitable to facilitate a battery retrofit to the vehicles. However, Translink have informed me that all new trains purchased in the coming years will encompass battery and/or electric propulsion technology.