Efteling's electrified steam train takes first trip with guests

Efteling's electrified steam train takes first trip with guests

An electrified steam train at Efteling has taken its first trip with guests as the theme park attempts to meet its climate target. The Dutch fairytale theme park has converted its steam trains from coal to electric as part of its efforts to be climate neutral by 2030 and climate positive by 2032. The 114-year-old train, named Aagje, still looks the same, but is now propelled by electricity and features show effects to replicate the steam. “This …

Efteling's locomotive Aagje has completed its first lap through the park after a special metamorphosis. From now on, it will no longer run on coal, but fully electric. Aagje is now equipped with an electric drive that was built in England. Such a sustainable modernisation is unique for a 134-year-old locomotive like Aagje. "This modification is necessary to achieve our climate target, but we also wanted to safeguard the nostalgic appearance and …