A hydrogen-powered autonomous train by 2026
This page is translated from the original post "Un train autonome à hydrogène pour 2026" in French.
- 17/06/2023 13:47
Taxirail has announced the development of a hydrogen train with the support of the Ecological Transition Agency (ADEME).
This announcement was made in a statement issued by the creator. A sustainable mobility solution in rural and peri-urban areas. This is at least the goal of the company, which will introduce a new generation of mobility in various regions.
How will it operate?
The autonomous hydrogen train will be self-driving, providing service seven days a week and 24 hours a day. Taxirail primarily has its own hydrogen propulsion system.
Hydrogen will power fuel cells that generate electricity, which will then drive the vehicle’s propulsion.
The construction will begin soon, with an experimental model expected to be tested by the end of 2023 on their dedicated test track in Port-Jérôme-Sur-Seine.
A rollout starting in 2026
The train will be deployed in regions starting in 2026. The goal of this new autonomous hydrogen train is to facilitate access to a network of stations—either moving towards urban centers, activity hubs, or essential services.
The ticketing system will be integrated into an app accessible to everyone.
This is not the only hydrogen train that has been announced. SNCF announced the implementation of hydrogen-powered TER trains scheduled to arrive by the end of 2025. A total of 12 will be introduced.
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