Next year it will be possible to travel on the territory of Germany on a hydrogen train.

The French company Alstom presented a train running on hydrogen fuel. This is the first such vehicle in the world.

The presentation took place in the German city of Wolfsburg, the release of the apparatus on the line is expected next year. The train was named Coradia iLint. The authorities of Saxony have already signed an agreement with the manufacturer for the delivery of 14 copies by 2021.

Hydrogen train

The first trains will go on the route Buxtehude — Cuxhaven. In the future, the cities of Bremershafen and Bremerferd will also be connected to the “hydrogen” transport network. Mass production will be organized at the plant in Salzgitter.

For reference. The first hydrogen engine was created in 1806 using water electrolysis technology. Hydrogen was widespread in Leningrad during the period of its blockade, since ordinary gasoline was in serious short supply. In particular, the winches of balloons and about 800 cars worked from hydrogen.The main advantages of using hydrogen fuels are low cost and a high level of environmental safety.

Preliminary agreements on the conclusion of contracts for the supply of trains are executed between Alstom and the authorities of several other lands. There are plans to replace diesel vehicles with hydrogen trains, which are currently running on non-electrified sections of German territories.

Capacity with hydrogen fuel is installed on the roof of the train, it enters the control system through the fuel cell. One refueling is capable of providing 800 km of continuous traffic with a maximum speed of 140 km / h. Linde, a company specializing in the chemical industry, intends to fill trains at its stations.