Scotrail hydrogen conversion

Hydrogen: clean, green, pure, and a safety issue?

Scotrail hydrogen conversion loaded onto a truck, on its way to Bo'ness, travelling past The Kelpies at Grangemouth. Image: Scottish Enterprise Image Scottish Enterprise

Hydrogen has all the impetus behind it, and it is even compatible with existing technology. But what could be (safety) issues in the rollout of hydrogen in rail or gaps in existing standards? Those are some of the questions being posed by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), Britain’s appointed independent safety, standards and research body. Anything that makes the rail network more sustainable takes their interest.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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Scotrail hydrogen conversion

Hydrogen: clean, green, pure, and a safety issue?

Scotrail hydrogen conversion loaded onto a truck, on its way to Bo'ness, travelling past The Kelpies at Grangemouth. Image: Scottish Enterprise Image Scottish Enterprise

Hydrogen has all the impetus behind it, and it is even compatible with existing technology. But what could be (safety) issues in the rollout of hydrogen in rail or gaps in existing standards? Those are some of the questions being posed by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), Britain’s appointed independent safety, standards and research body. Anything that makes the rail network more sustainable takes their interest.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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