WORLD'S 1st HYDROGEN PASSENGER TRAINS

Germany is Leading the Hydrogen Travel Way






                                        Source:  Alstom

Your Train Commute Has Zero Emissions & Very Low Noise

Germany just unveiled the world's first fleet of hydrogen powered passenger trains.  The 14 passenger train cars are powered by hydrogen fuel cells that generate electricity to power the trains with zero emissions.  These trains, by replacing 15 diesel powered trains, will eliminate the use of 442,000 gallons of diesel per year.  The hydrogen trains are now deployed on a regional route in Lower Saxony, Germany.  They are at peace with and friendly to the environment as their travels are low noise and emissions free. The Lower Saxony passenger trains are a world first and are being applauded by environmentalists globally.  The German government is backing hydrogen as a clean alternative to fossil fuels.

Hydrogen Rail Technology

The trains are made by Alstom, a global leader in rail technology and train manufacturing headquartered in France.  The technology is very impressive.  Alstom says that its Coradia iLint hydrogen trains have a range on their hydrogen fuel cell technology, churning out electricity to power the trains, of 621 miles and a maximum speed of 87 mph. They are also part of a process of making the production of hydrogen greener. German specialty gas company Linde plans to produce hydrogen within 3 years using only renewable energy.  Currently, hydrogen is a byproduct of a less green chemical process. 

Start of a New Rail Travel Trend

There are big plans for the deployment of hydrogen trains particularly in Asia and Europe.  In Europe, France and Italy have significant plans to add hydrogen trains to their transportation mix. In Germany, the city of Frankfurt has ordered 27 hydrogen trains to provide greener rides for their commuters.  And in Germany's Lower Saxony, the 14 new hydrogen trains are part of a $92.3 million deal among Alstom, rail operators and government agencies to make the region's economy greener.  To take a look at more innovation news stories like this from Europe and Germany, Europe: The Global Innovation Leader   or  

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