A Coradia iLint train covered 1,175 kilometers without refueling the hydrogen tank, only emitting water and operating with very low levels of noise.
The train car is the first of 50 slated for renovation.
The transition brings the primary functions of the district’s commuter rail and hybrid rail services under its direct management.
All three Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) vehicles are scheduled to undergo extensive testing on SBCTA’s infrastructure upon arrival in San Bernardino County.
The two companies have agreed to work together, sharing technical, and commercial information necessary for Alstom to design, build, commission, and support a fleet of ten three-car hydrogen multiple units.
The new system will be equipped with high-performance, multiple-unit electric trains that operate from overhead catenary.
Alstom's Coradia iLint is a new CO2-emission-free regional train and alternative to diesel power. It is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, its only emission being steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise. Published on Sep 20, 2016
Time lapse showing an Elizabeth line train being build at Bombardier in Derby, England. The full-length trains will be able to accommodate 1,500 passengers. Published on Jul 29, 2016
Major event themes on the show floor included efficiency, with the bus industry working to improve fuel economy, in addition to the hybrid, CNG and all-electric buses on display. Safety and smart energy usage were a big focus in the rail industry, while a variety of IT companies presented their latest passenger information, ticketing and payment solutions.
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