Canada: The mainline locomotive and shunting locomotive were put into service at a freight terminal in Calgary, where the operator’s headquarters and the facility for producing hydrogen by electrolysis using energy from solar panels are located.
One of the main trends in railway transport in recent years is replacing diesel engines with alternative ones. As all major manufacturers are responsive to market demands, they develop rolling stock on alternative traction.
USA: In September, the company received orders from three manufacturers - Siemens Mobility, Stadler, and Medha Servo Drives. It is planned to equip multiple unit rolling stock with fuel cells.
Germany: A joint presentation with Deutsche Bahn of a two-car train and a mobile trailer for hydrogen transportation took place at the manufacturer's plant in Krefeld.