Parry People Movers Ltd was a small British manufacturer of lightweight railcars that use flywheel energy storage for traction, allowing them to run on electrified lines without needing overhead wires or a third rail. Founded by engineer John Parry, the company built one prototype and two production vehicles, which entered service with a British commuter operator as the British Rail Class 139, before the company was liquidated in 2023 following Parry's death earlier that year.
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Parry People Movers Ltd. (PPM) was a small British manufacturer of lightweight railcars that use flywheel energy storage for traction, allowing electric systems to operate without overhead wires or third rails.
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PPM was founded and directed by John Parry, who died 17 February 2023, and the company was liquidated later that year.
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Parry People Movers Ltd. (PPM) was a small British manufacturer of lightweight railcars that use flywheel energy storage for traction, allowing electric systems to operate without overhead wires or third rails.
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was a small British manufacturer of lightweight railcars
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date_of_creation: 1991-10-03
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