Traction and rolling stock

Alstom tests diesel to hydrogen shunting locomotive conversion

By 2025-10-06T12:00:00

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GERMANY: A diesel shunter which has been converted to the direct combustion of hydrogen is on test to assess the viability of reducing carbon emissions from existing locomotives with many years of life remaining.

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