Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau | Issue Nahverkehr/2019
Assessing safety of hydrogen trains and other low emission train concepts
Assessing safety of hydrogen trains and other low emission train concepts With a push for greener transport systems, hydrogen technology is emerging and seen by many to be a potential solution. Hydrogen fuel cell powered transport could provide more sustainable transport systems and avoid costly investment in electrical grid upgrades. TÜV SÜD has first-hand experience in evaluating the safety of hydrogen trains and other bi- and trimodal propulsion concepts. With the Alstom Coradia iLint in Germany, the first passenger rail vehicle is now in commercial operation, where TÜV SÜD has conducted the safety assessment....