Public Transit — Media Blog

Contract signed for first-ever hydrogen-powered train in the US

Swiss manufacturer Stadler has signed a contract to supply the first ever hydrogen-powered train to run in the US, with an option to supply four more of the vehicles in the future.

Source: https://www.h2-view.com/story/contract-signed-for-first-ever-hydrogen-powered-train-in-the-us/

Chad HeardNovember 14, 2019Hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Public Transit

On board the UK's first hydrogen train (video)

Hydrogen trains: Are these the eco-friendly trains of the future? Hydrogen-powered trains are said to be the greenest trains out there.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-48698044/hydrogen-trains-are-these-the-eco-friendly-trains-of-the-future?utm_content=94588365&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-10026

Chad HeardJune 20, 2019Hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Public Transit

‘World’s largest fleet of fuel cell trains’ ordered

Following a European tender, the Fahma rolling stock subsidiary of Rhein-Main transport authority RMV has awarded Alstom a contract to supply and support a fleet of 27 fuel cell multiple-units.

Source: https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/traction-rolling-stock/single-view/view/worlds-largest-fleet-of-fuel-cell-trains-ordered.html

Chad HeardMay 21, 2019heavy-duty, Hydrogen, Public Transit, Europe

New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE H2 fuel-cell bus achieves 350 miles of zero-emission range in a test demonstration for OCTA

New Flyer of America announced that a test demonstration with a New Flyer 40', heavy-duty fuel-cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) achieved 350-miles (563 km) of zero-emission range. These results exceeded the 300-mile range performance target by 17% without refueling.

Chad HeardApril 26, 2019Hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Transportation, Public Transit, United States, California