Taunus Region on Track to Become Global Hydrogen Train Hub
The Taunus region is set to become the global hub for hydrogen-powered trains. More than half of the world's largest fleet, consisting of 27 trains, are already operational. However, the rollout has faced challenges since its planned start in December 2022.
Currently, a mix of hydrogen and diesel-powered trains serves the RB15 line. The RB12 route is exclusively served by hydrogen-powered trains. Despite initial teething problems, including delivery and operational issues, the reliability of these trains has significantly improved. The RB15 line now boasts a reliability rate of around 96 percent this year.
Alstom, the company behind the modernization program, expects to complete the project sometime next year. This will involve installing a new generation of fuel cells in the trains. The Rhine-Main Transport Association (RMV) anticipates that the entire fleet will be deployed by then.
While the transition to hydrogen-powered trains in the Taunus region has encountered setbacks, the project is progressing. With improved reliability and the completion of the modernization program expected next year, the world's largest fleet of hydrogen-powered trains is set to fully serve the region's rail lines.
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