New Wind Turbines for Trains

May 6, 2026, 14:01
UKTechnology

Introduction

LNER and Treeva put three new wind turbines in Edinburgh. These turbines make electricity from the wind of fast trains.

Main Body

The turbines are two meters tall. They use old materials. They stand on empty land by the railway. One turbine can give light to a small station. It can also power four cameras. Five turbines can stop 12,000 kilograms of bad gas every year. LNER used solar power in 2019. Now they want to use more types of clean energy.

Conclusion

The company will test the turbines for six months. Then they will decide to put them in other places.

Learning

⚡ The 'Power' of CAN

In this story, we see the word can used to show what is possible. For A2 learners, this is the best way to describe abilities and results.

How it works: Subject + can + Action

Examples from the text:

  • One turbine → can give light.
  • It → can also power cameras.
  • Five turbines → can stop bad gas.

🗓️ Past vs. Future

Look at how the story moves through time using only three simple markers:

  1. The Past: "LNER used solar power in 2019." (Adding -ed tells us it already happened).
  2. The Now: "They want to use..." (Simple present for current feelings).
  3. The Future: "The company will test..." (Using will for a plan).

Timeline: Used (2019) o o Want (Now) o o Will test (Future)

Vocabulary Learning

turbine
A device that turns wind into electricity.
Example:The turbine on the hill spins when the wind blows.
wind (n.)
moving air
Example:The wind is strong today.
electricity
Power that moves through wires to light things.
Example:We use electricity to power our homes.
electricity (n.)
energy that powers lights
Example:The electricity from the turbines lights the city.
wind
The moving air outside.
Example:The wind is strong today, so the sails move.
train (n.)
a vehicle that runs on tracks
Example:The train travels from city to city.
meters
Units of length used to measure distance.
Example:The bridge is 200 meters long.
new (adj.)
recently made or introduced
Example:She bought a new book.
tall
Having a great height from bottom to top.
Example:The skyscraper is very tall.
make (v.)
to create or produce
Example:He can make a cake.
materials
Things used to build or make something.
Example:The house was made of wood and stone materials.
fast (adj.)
moving quickly
Example:The fast car won the race.
light
Brightness that lets us see.
Example:The lamp provides light in the dark room.
use (v.)
to employ or put into service
Example:We use the wind to generate power.
clean
Free from dirt or pollution.
Example:The garden is clean after the rain.
light (n.)
illumination that makes things visible
Example:The light in the room is bright.
energy
The power needed to do work.
Example:Solar panels capture energy from the sun.
power (v.)
to supply energy to
Example:The turbines power the lights.
stop (v.)
to bring to an end
Example:The machine will stop when it is full.
clean (adj.)
free from pollution or dirt
Example:Clean energy helps the planet.
test (v.)
to try or examine
Example:They will test the new turbines.