World 1st: Hydrogen Passenger Train
Germany's Coradia iLint Hydrogen Trains Source: Alstom Zero CO2 Emissions Travel Germany has deployed the world's first hydrogen-powered passenger trains. This is an important move for the environment as the hydrogen trains have no greenhouse gas emissions. It is important too from the perspective that Europe is attempting to transition from Russian oil and gas in order to comply with the Europe Union's sanctions against Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The trains require no diesel. Called Coradia iLint, they are priced at $86 million. They are totally powered by hydrogen fuel cells. These are the first hydrogen trains that are fully operational and regularly carrying passengers. They just started regular service in the Hamburg area. Some Impo...