Traction and rolling stock

Diesel trains to temporarily replace hydrogen on Germany’s Taunus network in 2025

By 2024-11-28T12:17:00

RMV Alstom iLint hydrogen train (RMV, Arne Landwehr)

GERMANY: Ongoing technical problems with a fleet of hydrogen-powered iLint Alstom multiple-units on part of the Taunus network has prompted the operator to replace them with Lint41 diesel multiple-units on route RB15 between Bad Homburg and Brandoberndorf. The change in traction will take effect progressively from January 2025.

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