Siemens Mobility has announced that it will cooperate with Tyczka Hydrogen and Smart Train Lease in the hydrogen railway sector to provide solutions for fuel cell trains.
Siemens Mobility hopes that this partnership will pave the way for a successful transformation towards hydrogen mobility.
As a renewable energy source, hydrogen could help to drive decarbonisation in the rail industry by enabling a switch from fossil diesel. Hydrogen power would be particularly valuable on routes where electrification is difficult.
However, an integrated approach towards fossil-free mobility requires not only hydrogen-powered trains and corresponding maintenance services. It is also essential that the entire supply chain be covered for green hydrogen fuel.
Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility, said: “Delivering carbon neutral mobility has never been easier.”
“Three strong partners are now working hand in hand for the first time to serve the hydrogen rail market with new and alternative concepts along the value chain.”
“[These concepts include] offers for leasing trains as well as the corresponding hydrogen infrastructure and supply.”
In April this year, Siemens Mobility and Tyczka signed a Letter of Intent to accelerate the transformation towards a hydrogen-powered railway. Both companies will work towards solutions across the full supply chain, including hydrogen production, storage, distribution and refuelling.
Thomas Zorn, Managing Director at Tyczka Hydrogen, said: ”Green hydrogen fuel is a great solution to decarbonise heavy-duty transport operations. Based on fast refuelling times and long driving ranges, multiple-unit trains can run environmentally friendly without excessive electrification investments and equal route flexibility as with diesel.”
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