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Tesla Converts shuttle train to Gigafactory Berlin to electric

Tesla Converts shuttle train to Gigafactory Berlin to electric

Tesla plans to convert its shuttle train service from Erkner and Berlin-Lichtenberg to the factory in Grünheide to battery-electric trains. The company confirmed on Wednesday that this switch will take place this summer. The switch from diesel to electric trains is intended to make the connection to the factory's own train station more sustainable.

 

Sustainable mobility for Tesla-employees and residents

Since September of last year Tesla has been offering its own shuttle train from Erkner to the factory in Grünheide. This service was introduced to relieve car traffic in the region, which has increased with the commissioning of the factory. Since April 2024, a train has also been running from Berlin-Lichtenberg to the factory station in Tesla. Both connections are used by more than 3,500 people every day, including Tesla-employees and local residents.

The new electric trains will be operated in cooperation with Smart Train Lease, a subsidiary of Siemens Mobility, and Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn. Before the new trains start operating, the shuttle service will not run for a short transitional period. It is not yet clear how long this interruption will last.

Tesla's commitment to environmentally friendly solutions

With the switch to electric shuttle trains Tesla is sending a further signal of its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. The electric trains are intended to reduce CO2 emissions and thus make a positive contribution to the environment.

The Tesla-factory in Grünheide, which opened in March 2022, employs around 12,000 people, most of whom commute from Berlin. In addition to the conversion of the shuttle train Tesla also plans to expand the factory site to include a freight yard and additional logistics space to further expand production.

Conclusion: Tesla drives sustainable mobility

Tesla's decision to convert its shuttle train service to electric is a further step towards sustainable mobility. This measure shows that the company is not only focusing on environmentally friendly solutions for its vehicles, but also for its infrastructure. With the introduction of the new electric trains Tesla make an important contribution to reducing CO2 emissions and improving air quality in the region.

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