First hydrogen train starts operating. Diesel railcars could be replaced in the long term by environmentally friendly trains. In Niedersachen now runs worldwide for the first time regularly a hydrogen train, which is powered by a fuel cell. In Lower Saxony commuters can travel for the first time with a hydrogen train more environmentally friendly. Two prototypes of the “Coradia iLint” commuter train will regularly depart from Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervörde and Buxtehude from Monday onwards over the next year and a half.
Der Spiegel 16th Sept 2018 read more »