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InnoTrans 2024: On track for
sustainable zer-emission

Rail Siemens Mireo H2

Ballard delivers fuel cell power for sustainable transit. Hydrogen fuel cells are a powerful zero-emission alternative to diesel-powered passenger trains, trams, shunting locomotives and rolling stock. Nearly any train route served by diesel trains can be served by a fuel cell powered train.

Train transport is highly sustainable, offering low emissions and high efficiency compared to other modes of transport. Replacing diesel trains with fuel cell solutions can further enhance sustainability by significantly reducing greenhouse gases and dependence on fossil fuels. This shift promotes cleaner, greener transportation, making railways an even more environmentally friendly option for the future.

Customer Applications #PoweredByBallard

Ballard fuel cell products for rail applications 

FCrail™

FCrail-HD+-1

FCwave™-PowerGen

FCwave-Powergen

Ballard case studies for rail applications 

Passenger trains and trams

Heavy-duty locomotives and shunters

Ballard rail stories

Foshan tram in operation since 2019

The fuel cell tram has driven more than 500,000km with 35,000 operating hours, while meeting the target of 97% fuel cell availability.

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PESA hydrogen shunting locomotive

First certified hydrogen-powered shunting locomotive to be approved for the European market.

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Materials  

Rail Market Brochure

Rail Brochure

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Image Gallery

Videos

Der Mireo Plus H im Detail (German)

Wasserstoffantrieb für die Heidekrautbahn (English)

CPKC hydrogen locomotive (English)

source: Eisenbahn in Ö, D, CH

source: KfW IPEX-Bank

source: CPKC

PESA hydrogen shunting locomotive 

PESA hydrogen shunting locomotive 

 

source: PESA Bydgoszcz SA 

source: PESA Bydgoszcz SA 

Media Contact

Jonna Christensen
jonna.christensen@ballard.com
+44 (0)7833 766461