Introducing Byron Sun Tunnel’s exclusive program that allows people to drive the globe’s original solar-powered passenger service and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience of combining innovation, heritage, and green transport.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Byron Solar Train offers unique driving experience for public
Image: Byron Solar Train

Byron Solar Train expands into passenger driving packages

Robert Jarvis of Byron Solar Train’s General Manager provided an explanation that customer pressure made this happen. “We’re chuffed to bits to finally provide this,” he advocated further explaining that numerous passengers have been requesting this travel access for a while.

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Members already label it as a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Brisbane-based procurement advisor and ex-performance driving instructor Kristian Wegener lived a lifetime dream behind the wheel. “It was an unmissable experience, sitting in the driver’s seat of that magnificent chunk of Australian locomotive history,” he explained.

Byron Solar Train highlights sustainability and innovation

It has been running in New South Wales since 2017. It is powered entirely by solar energy, with solar panels on the roof of the train and shed producing power. Twenty-three percent powers onboard batteries and the remaining powers Renox units before going into the grid.

Moreover, regenerative braking provides optimum use of energy when-going on trips. Due to these functionalities, the Byron Solar Train is a reference of a clean mode of transport that illustrates how renewable energy can facilitate safe operation.

Half- and full-day packages are included in packages. Guests have hands-on training, real control of the train, and training on the solar systems. So the program integrates tourism and sustainability and provides rail enthusiasts with knowledge as well as an unforgetable story.

Source: www.railexpress.com.au

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What is Byron Solar Train?

Byron Solar Train is a fully solar-powered passenger service that is currently running in Byron Bay, Australia. It is a combination of tourism along with a clean energy invention.

Can a passenger drive you on the Byron Solar Train?

Indeed, now there are even public packages whereby guests can get behind the wheel under expert supervision and discover how the solar systems work.

Whre does the Byron solar train derive its power from?

It utilizes solar panels from the train and roof of the shed. Energy supplies onboard batteries, charges Renox units, and is fed into the grid as well for sustained use.

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