Deploying battery and hydrogen rolling stock: is the infrastructure ready?
In a month from today, the Rail Infra Forum takes place, where everything regarding sustainable alternatives for diesel operations in rail takes central stage, including the necessary infrastructure to facilitate battery-powered trains or hydrogen units....Read more
A closer look at Italy’s new hydrogen and battery train tenders
Italy is making a leap forward in the use of hydrogen and battery trains, driven by investments via the country’s recovery plan after the corona pandemic. Here is an overview of the recently published tenders...Read more
What is needed to shift to sustainable diesel alternatives in rail?
In two months, the developments in sustainable rolling stock and the necessary infrastructure will be the topic of discussion during the Rail Infra Forum 2023 on 14-15 March in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. What can you...Read more
Alstom and Air Products to accelerate introduction of hydrogen in rail in Czech Republic
Rolling stock manufacturer Alstom and hydrogen producer Air Products have signed a Memorium of Understanding (MoU) to deploy hydrogen solutions forrail for the Czech Republic, including the necessary infrastructure.Read more
First H2-powered freight train developed by Alstom to transport H2O
Rolling stock manufacturer Alstom will develop a hydrogen-powered freight train Nestlé Waters France. Energy company Engie will provide the hydrogen. The train running on hydrogen fuel (H2) for the first- and last mile will transport...Read more
Scotland’s hydrogen train project looks back to the future
A project aiming to transform the future of the rail industry is underway at the home of Scotland’s railway heritage. A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric multiple is based at the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway...Read more
German state Baden-Württemberg finds battery to be best solution for diesel alternative trains
After studying the various options, the transport ministry of Baden-Württemberg will no longer consider hydrogen trains, and finds battery-electric vehicles as the best, and mainly the cheapest solution.Read more
Hydrogen and hyperloop in European Commission’s work programme
The European Commission has pledged support for hydrogen and hyperloop technology in its 2023 work programme conveyed to the European Parliament this month.Read more
‘By 2035, 20 percent of regional European trains will run on hydrogen’
Twenty percent of regional trains in Europe will run on hydrogen by 2035, consultancy firm Roland Berger forecasts in the 2022 edition of the World Rail Market Study (2022-2027), an annual study of trends and...Read more
Stadler closing in on second US deal for hydrogen trains
Stadler, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the delivery of four hydrogen FLIRT trains.Read more
Alstom and the Saudi Railway Company explore hydrogen solutions for Saudi Arabia
Alstom and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) have inked a memorandum of understanding for the possible rollout of hydrogen trains and associated infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.Read more
RailTech magazine ‘Sustainable Rolling Stock’ – out now
RailTech presents its latest digital magazine ‘Sustainable Rolling Stock’. It delves into the shift to sustainable rolling stock and covers the various developments in hydrogen, battery trains and alternative fuels. Read more
Alstom hydrogen train achieves 1,175 kilometres on single filling
Alstom achieved a new world distance record with its Coradia iLint hydrogen train on Thursday, covering a total distance of 1,175 kilometres on a single filling. The attempt took place in the German state of...Read more