Hydrogen train

French-based company Alstom broke new ground in transportation. The company This regional train only emits steam and condensed water while operating with a low noise level. With this breakthrough, it has been aimed to contribute to the greenest rail network globally, Alstom says. “Emission-free mobility is one of the most important goals for ensuring a sustainable future, and Alstom has a clear ambition to become the world leader in alternative propulsion systems for rail," says Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Alstom. "The world’s first hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, demonstrates our clear commitment to green mobility combined with state-of-the-art technology. We are very proud to bring this technology into series operation as part of a world premiere, together with our great partners." Just 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of hydrogen fuel can do the same as around 9.9 pounds (4.5 kg) of diesel. CNN reported, fourteen hydrogen trains were powered by fuel cell propulsion. A $93 million deal has been signed between state subsidiary Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LVNG) and Alstom. The Elbe-Weser Railways and Transport Company (EVB), which will operate the trains, and gas and engineering company Linde, are also part of the project. The trains, launched on Wednesday, will gradually replace the 15 trains currently servicing. Trains can run the whole day The trains are emissions-free and low-noise, with only steam and condensed water issuing from the e...

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Interested in riding a hydrogen-fueled train? It will be a reality this summer. As the travel industry tries to build a more This will make Québec the first jurisdiction in North America to operate a zero-emission passenger train powered by green hydrogen. The Coradia iLint train will run along the St. Lawrence River as it travels from Montmorency Falls station in Québec to the city of Baie-St-Paul, resting for about a four-hour layover (Baie-St-Paul has the most The Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is a wonderful historic site with a 272-foot waterfall (taller than This is a huge step forward in experimenting with the train with passengers on board to look at how best to proceed with hydrogen propulsion technology and moving into the North American market. Of course, you’re wondering, when can you ride it? Starting June 17, the Coradia iLint will run from Wednesdays to Saturdays until September 30.

Hydrogen trains, which convert hydrogen into electric energy in fuel cells, are an alternative to diesel trains where electrification has not yet taken place or where the number of trains is sufficiently low / their speed is sufficiently low to make electrification not viable. Hydrogen trains have the advantage over diesel that they are emission-free at the point of use. This section features suppliers who manufacture components for hydrogen trains, such as fuel cells, hydrogen storage tanks or the necessary power systems. We love trains. You love trains. Sign up to our weekly newsletter to have all the latest global industry news calling at your inbox. You’ll also get our quarterly eMagazine: more trains, but with a shiny cover! Find out what industry suppliers are up to and read in-depth editorials. I agree to receive communications from Railway-News. By subscribing you agree to our

VANCOUVER, CANADA and HYDERABAD, INDIA - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) today announced a fuel cell module order from Medha Servo Drives, a leading rail system integrator, who has been contracted by Indian Railways to develop India’s first hydrogen powered trains. The two retrofitted diesel-electric commuter trains will integrate 8 units of 100 kW FCmove TM-HD+, Ballard’s latest fuel cell technology, which offers improved efficiency and power density than previous module generations. The contract to provide the hydrogen-powered trains was awarded to Medha as a first step in Indian Railways’ path to achieve their net zero ambitions. The fuel cell modules are expected to be shipped in 2023, with trains scheduled to go into service in 2024, with potential for additional retrofits following the initial deployment. Indian Railways estimate their investment in the hydrogen fuel cell project to have a payback of less than two years as the cost of hydrogen is now less than diesel. These conversions are not only expected to be more economic than their diesel counterpart, but also reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by over 11 metric tons and eliminate nearly a metric ton particulate matter per year. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Ballard in the development of India’s first hydrogen powered trains. Rail transportation is a critical piece of infrastructure across India and we are proud to be taking the first steps to decarbonize this facet of our economy. ...

Along the Zaragoza-Canfranc line in the Spanish Pyrenees, the FCH2Rail demonstration hydrogen train using a bi-modal drive system has completed a first successful test run. It was on a demanding line with steep gradients, which challenged the new power generation system. On the electrified parts of this line the train ran in full-electric mode. On the non-electrified parts, the train operated in hybrid mode, combining energy from hydrogen fuel cells and batteries. This is thanks to the fuel cell hybrid power pack with its nd generation technology. The train has received further authorisation to test the new technology in a wide range of power and energy demand conditions that more closely simulate different commercial services. The train will therefore circulate on different lines of the Spanish network, mainly in Aragon, Madrid and Galicia, under challenging climatic and operating conditions. This will allow a more complete evaluation of the new on-board technology that seeks to provide a sustainable alternative to conventional diesel traction currently used on many lines. The hydrogen train is part of the FCH2Rail Consortium, a project that started in early 2021 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024. The consortium includes Spanish companies Renfe Operadora, Adif, CAF and Centro Nacional de Hidrógeno; the Portuguese IP (Infrastructures of Portugal); Germany's DLR and STT; and Toyota Motor Europe, providing integration support for the fuel cell modules. It is...

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The world’s first hydrogen-powered urban train, which is composed of four cars, can reach speeds of up to 99 miles per hour. China releases world’s first hydrogen-powered urban train; Photo Credit: CGTN Hydrogen-Powered Urban Train The train uses a combination of hydrogen fuel cells and supercapacitors as an energy source; thanks to the built-in hydrogen power system, the train can travel up to 373 miles on a single charge. An electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen takes place in the fuel cell, producing only water as a byproduct. The vehicle is equipped with the highest level of autonomy, meaning it can automatically wake up, start and stop, and return to the depot. To ensure safe driving, it uses 5G high-capacity vehicle-to-ground communication technology and big data analysis. The hydrogen-powered train also includes multiple intelligent detection systems with thousands of sensors. According to the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, “The systems can automatically monitor, diagnose and protect the hydrogen storage system and hydrogen fuel cell system to ensure their safety and reliability during driving.” This train is not only the world’s first hydrogen-powered urban train but also the fastest hydrogen train to date. Germany launched the first hydrogen-powered passenger trains in 2022 with the Coradia iLint . The fourteen hydrogen trains have a range of 621 miles, traveling at a maximum speed of 87 mph. Unlike China, these trains travel through a rural en...