Hydrogen train news
The latest news about the development and use of hydrogen and fuel cells in the rail industry, from Railway Gazette International.
Investor acquires Sierra Railroad Co and hydrogen loco subsidiary
USA: Investment firm Ridgewood Infrastructure has acquired a controlling interest in Californian shortline Sierra Railroad Co and its Railpower subsidiary which developed and operates a hydrogen fuel cell powered locomotive.
Vanguard STS looks to develop its fuel cell technology as HydroShunter offered to market
UK: The fuel cell-powered HydroShunter prototype developed by Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions has made its first public run under hydrogen power at the Severn Valley Railway.
GB Railfreight and HyOrc to look at alternative fuels for legacy locos
UK: GB Railfreight is to work with HyOrc to investigate out what would be required to retrofit Class 66 diesel locomotives with ‘zero‑emission‑ready’ traction technology.
Pesa to develop battery-electric-hydrogen tri-mode multiple-unit
POLAND: Pesa Bydgoszcz has received funding to support the development of a hydrogen multiple-unit.
‘Five firsts’ celebrated at Tuxford as UK rail sector seeks role in hydrogen economy
UK: Network Rail and industry partners held an event at Tuxford in Nottinghamshire on December 3 marking the first use of rail to transport hydrogen on the main line network.
Hydrogen transport container developed to support green steel ambitions
AUSTRIA: The H2Tainer designed for rail and road transport of hydrogen for use in the production of green steel has been developed by Innofreight, steelmaker Voestalpine Tubulars and HyCentA.
France backs South African rail freight decarbonisation
Scottish government scales back electrification ambition to focus on fleet renewal
Government sets out hydrogen trainset testing programme
Stadler to supply battery and hydrogen trains for Italian narrow gauge lines
Alstom tests diesel to hydrogen shunting locomotive conversion
Hydrogen-powered zero-emission multiple-unit enters passenger service in California
Prototype hydrogen shunting locomotive unveiled
‘It makes sense to do hydrogen’ trains on the right routes, says Lhyfe
Hydrogen trains to replace diesel on Bayern route
Hydrogen loco commercialisation in sight after successful trial