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This is the world's first hydrogen-powered train – a revolution that could potentially change the way the world travels in the coming years. At a time when the world looks to switch to more environment-friendly modes of transport, the introduction of a hydrogen-powered train comes as a welcome step that several countries may look to adopt. Developed by French major Alstom, this hydrogen train has been rolled out in Germany. Called Coradia iLint, a pair of hydrogen-powered trains has been introduced for now, followed by more such trains in the coming years. We take a look at some special facts about world's first hydrogen-powered train: (Image Copyright: Alstom)
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The hydrogen-powered train will operate on the almost 100 kilometres long line in Germany between Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervörde and Buxtehude. It will replace the existing fleet of diesel trains. (Image Copyright: Alstom)
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The hydrogen train has fuel cells which can convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. In the process, only steam and water are left behind. Excess energy is then stored in ion lithium batteries on board the train. (Image Copyright: Alstom)
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According to Alstom, the low-noise, zero emission train can achieve speeds of up to 140 kmph! (Image Copyright: Alstom)
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On a single tank of hydrogen, the Coradia iLint hydrogen-powered train van run as much as 1,000 kilometres. This, reports suggest, is similar to the range of diesel trains. (Image Copyright: Alstom)
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The hydrogen-powered train will be fuelled at a mobile hydrogen filling station. The hydrogen will be pumped into the train from a 40-foot-high steel container. (Image Copyright: Alstom)
Alstom has to deliver 14 more Coradia iLint hydrogen-powered trains for Germany. (Image Copyright: Rene Frampe) -
According to Alstom CEO and Chairman, the hydrogen fuel cell train is ready for serial production. (Image Copyright: Alstom)
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According to an AFP report, other countries such as Britain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Italy and Canada are also looking at hydrogen-powered trains. (Image Copyright: Rene Frampe)
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