Industrial site - Tesla aims to transform shuttle train into an electric one.
In the US, electric car manufacturer Tesla has declared intentions to change their shuttle train, currently running between Erkner and Berlin-Lichtenberg, to an electric one. The company aims to not only change the train to battery-electric, but also to redesign the connection to its own station at the factory in Gruenheide in a sustainable manner. This includes both the shuttle service to Berlin-Lichtenberg and the one from the railway station at the factory in Erkner.
This shuttle train has been operational since September of last year, providing relief to traffic congestion caused in the area due to the expansion of the factory. The train isn't just limited to Tesla employees as it also allows regular commuters to make use of it. The train has its own station at Berlin-Lichtenberg and another at the factory in Erkner. These two connections are known to be utilized by more than 3,500 individuals each day, as per Tesla.
The electric trains will be incorporated in collaboration with a subsidiary of Siemens Mobility named Smart Train Lease, along with Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn. The train will soon cease operation temporarily before turning into an electric model. The duration for this transition period hasn't been made public yet.
The production facility in Gruenheide was inaugurated by Tesla in March 2022. With an estimated 12,000 employees working there, most of whom commute from Berlin, the company is planning several expansions. These include adding a freight yard and logistic areas, as well as maximizing production on the present site.
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- Tesla's electric transformation of the shuttle train between Berlin-Lichtenberg and Erkner also includes redesigning the connection to the factory premises in Gruenheide, utilizing green energy solutions to minimize environmental impact.
- The current shuttle train, operational since September, has not only been benefiting Tesla employees but also regular commuters, with more than 3,500 individuals utilizing both its Berlin-Lichtenberg and Erkner stations daily.
- Following the collaboration with Siemens Mobility subsidiary Smart Train Lease and Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn, the shuttle train will transition into an electric model, temporarily halting operations for the conversion period, which details have yet to be disclosed.
- Located in Brandenburg, the Tesla factory in Erkner, inaugurated in March 2022, plans to expand its operations, including adding a freight yard and logistics areas, optimizing production on the existing site, and eventually employing over 12,000 workers, mainly commuting from Berlin.
