Siemens Mobility has put the first fleet of its Mireo Plus H hydrogen train into service in Germany . This development promises to transform mobility in the regions of Berlin-Brandenburg and Bavaria, where the new trains will be ready to operate with passengers from December 15, 2024.
The Mireo Plus H is an advanced train that replaces traditional diesel trains and is an example of how hydrogen power can propel rail transport towards a zero-emission future. This train has an impressive range of up to 1,200 kilometres and reaches speeds of up to 160 km/h , all while remaining completely CO₂-emission-free.
What makes the Mireo Plus H unique?
The train is powered by hydrogen fuel cells , making it an environmentally friendly and efficient alternative to diesel propulsion. In addition, it is quiet and highly efficient, using recovered braking energy to increase its performance. In terms of environmental impact, hydrogen trains are expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel fuel per year , reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 3,000 tonnes.
The fleet of Mireo Plus H trains will be operated by Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn on the Heidekrautbahn line, a key route connecting Berlin to Brandenburg. This is just the first phase of a long-term plan to decarbonise Bavaria’s regional rail system, which is set to phase out diesel trains by 2040.
Hydrogen train begins a new era of sustainable transport
In addition to the Mireo Plus H trains , the company is also working on expanding battery-electric trains in Brandenburg, with the Mireo Plus B model, which will further reduce diesel fuel use in the region. This battery-powered model will also add to efforts towards more sustainable transport, with a fleet of 31 trains planned to enter service by summer 2025.
Siemens is not only transforming transport with state-of-the-art rail technology , it is also playing a crucial role in building a future where sustainable mobility is the norm, not the exception. The impact of these developments will be significant, both in terms of reducing emissions and creating a more efficient and accessible transport system.
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