Traction & Rolling Stock

Transport authority opts for battery rather than hydrogen trains

By 2023-08-10T05:00:00

Alstom Coradia iLint hydrogen multiple-unit

Photos: Alstom/Rene Frampe

GERMANY: Niedersachsen transport authority LNVG has chosen to call tenders for battery-electric rather than hydrogen trains to replace diesel traction on non-electrified lines from 2029.

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