World 1st: Hydrogen Passenger Trains Germany

Germany's Coradia iLint Hydrogen Trains

                                        Source:  Alstom

Zero CO2 Emissions Travel

Germany has deployed the world's first hydrogen-powered passenger trains.  This is an important move for the environment as the hydrogen trains have no greenhouse gas emissions.  It is important too from the perspective that Europe is attempting to transition from Russian oil and gas in order to comply with the Europe Union's sanctions against Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  The trains require no diesel. Called Coradia iLint, they are priced at $86 million. They are totally powered by hydrogen fuel cells.  These are the first hydrogen trains that are fully operational and regularly carrying passengers. They just started regular service in the Hamburg area.

Some Important Details

The trains were developed by train manufacturer Alstom of France. Alstom says they are "a true alternative to diesel powered trains". They can reach speeds of 89 mph.  According to the EPA, the only emissions from hydrogen trains are water and heat. An additional benefit is that they make very little noise.  Germany is leading the way in the deployment of this new travel technology. But hydrogen fuel cell powered trains are also being tested in Austria, Poland, France and Sweden, among other locations. The hydrogen trains serve as a harbinger of greener train travel to come.  For more news stories like this,  Daily Vehicle Briefing

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