Case Study: Great Western Railway advances rail sustainability with Stratasys 3D printing

Great Western Railway accelerates UK decarbonization with Stratasys fast-charging battery trains

Great Western Railway (GWR), a train operating company in the UK, faced the challenge of decarbonizing its rail network where costly and logistically difficult electrification via overhead power lines was not feasible. To modernize older trains and avoid the scrap yard, GWR turned to Stratasys and additive manufacturing for a solution.

By utilizing 3D printing from Stratasys, GWR is converting old diesel trains into modern, fast-charging battery-electric units. This solution from Stratasys allows the company to rapidly decarbonize commuter lines, offering a lower cost per mile than hydrogen or diesel alternatives while also improving air quality.

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