Germany Unveils World’s First Hydrogen Train, Steam and Water To Be The Only Exhaust

Doing away with polluting diesel engines, Germany has unveiled the world’s first Hydrogen-powered engine, reports News18.

Launched by European manufacturer Alstom, the train named Coradia iLint uses hydrogen fuel cells that turn hydrogen and oxygen into electricity and can clock speed of up to 140 km per hour. Energy produced in excess will be stored in lithium-ion batteries on board the train.

The model, which has practically zero emissions, is likely to enter commercial service from Lower Saxony in Germany and is refuelled through a mobile hydrogen filling station.

The trains can run 1,000 kilometres on a single tank of hydrogen, similar to the range of diesel trains. It is touted as a climate-friendly alternative to conventional diesel trains, particularly on non-electrified lines.

The world's first hydrogen train is venturing into commercial service and is ready for mass production, Alstom CEO Henri Poupart-Lafarge said.