Traction & Rolling Stock

Zillertalbahn plans switch to hydrogen power

By 2018-02-24T07:00:00

Zillertalbahn has announced plans to convert from diesel to hydrogen fuel.

AUSTRIA: Plans to convert the 760 mm gauge Zillertalbahn which links Jenbach with Mayrhofen from diesel to hydrogen fuel were announced by operator ZVB in February. The cost is estimated at €80m, with revenue hydrogen operations envisaged for 2022.

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