HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen train, will be tested on the mainline railway following a successful proof-of-concept with the goal to carry passengers in two or three years.
The HydroFLEX pilot involves the fitment of a hydrogen powerpack to an existing Class 319 train, which would eventually allow it to run on conventional electrified routes as well as independently.
The project is a result of a partnership between Porterbrook, provider of rail leasing and asset management support, and the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE).
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