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laresThu 22/05/08 14:33

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Train operators Southeastern and Southern have become the first train operators in the country to introduce regenerative braking on the third rail direct current (DC) network.

Southern and Southeastern are both operated by Govia, the partnership between the Go-Ahead Group and Keolis.

After almost two years of planning and testing, the first Class 375, 377 and 376 Electrostar trains are now returning electricity back into the rail system when braking, allowing other trains to draw on that energy for power.

Southern's engineering director, Gerry McFadden said: "This represents the culmination of an intensive 18 month project delivered in a model cross-industry partnership between Southern, Southeastern, Network Rail, and train manufacturer Bombardier, with project management from Booz Allen." He added: "We also owe a debt of gratitude to the DfT and ATOC who have been instrumental in preparing the industry to take on the green agenda."

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