Germany has announced plans to convert its entire train network to green energy, beginning with a trial of a new hydrogen-powered train fleet.
Deutsche Bahn – the country’s state-owned rail network – says it will develop the set of hydrogen-powered fuel cell trains with Siemens Mobility, the transport arm of the German conglomerate. The aim is to begin trialling the fleet in the south-western state of Baden-Württemberg by 2024.
At the moment, 60% of Germany’s train network is electrified, with the remaining 40% running on diesel power. By replacing these trains with hydrogen-powered models, Deutsche Bahn estimates that the country could reduce its carbon emissions by up to 330 tons per year.
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