Why isn't the airo test train on it's own power?

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I’ve been following the new Amtrak Airo train testing, and have been wondering why it doesn’t run on its own power. I mean, sure, they probably use its own power for actual testing, but for moving it around, wouldn’t it just be extra testing, which I see as good?

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I thought the ‘Airo’ sets just had a cab car at one end to make them bidirectional without needing a Siemens Charger or equivalent to both ends.

They use a separate locomotive to run, and would add other locomotives in MU if that were needed.

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