The Tesla-Huttle becomes electrical: After a break over a seven -week break, trains to Gigafactory in Grünheide will soon roll again, this time without diesel exhaust gas. As the only railway line with a zero tariff, the shuttle offers an environmentally friendly and free transport option.
Resumption of the company
In the coming week the rail connection will take Tesla Gigafactory opened the operation again, this time with electrically operated trains from Siemens. The TES line will be available from Tuesday in the Internet information of Deutsche Bahn (DB) and from Wednesday in the timetable of the Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB). The first train starts at 5:01 a.m. in Lichtenberg and commutes 26 times per direction between Erkner and the electric car. The route is also served at the weekend.
Free of charge and accessible to everyone
The use of the Tesla-Huttles is free of charge for all passengers. "Ride in the TES possible without a ticket," said the VBB. Financed by Tesla and operated by the Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB), cannotTesla-Te employee use the shuttle. Since the first day of operation on September 4, 2023, the shuttle has been used by around 3,000 passengers every day.
New battery -electrical multiple units
Instead of the previous diesel railcar of the ALSTOM Talent type, battery -electric multiple units of the 563 series of Mireo Plus B, manufactured by Siemens. These battery brovels, in the colors of the state of Baden-Württemberg white, yellow and dark gray, have already been spotted on the Berlin ring railway and are marked with the abbreviation.
Long -term availability
Speculations that the NEB will have to return the vehicles soon were rejected. The multiple units will remain in use by the end of 2025 and stand for the Tesla-traffic available.
Tesla With the electric shuttle, sets a clear sign of sustainable and environmentally friendly transport, matching the image of the innovative car maker.