The FCH2RAIL project, which is developing a two-mode hydrogen-powered demonstrator train, has begun tests on the Torralba-Soria line, thus consolidating a new milestone in a project that is committed to new environmentally-friendly mobility solutions, the Adif announced.
The tests within the General Interest Railway Network (RFIG) began in May on the section between Zaragoza and Canfranc, where the hydrogen-powered prototype train has proven its potential, reliability and efficiency. The project is now at a crucial stage of on-track testing, demonstrating the reliability of the vehicle and the new technology and marking a significant step towards the creation of a cleaner and more sustainable rail transport system.
The new tests are the result of the joint work of the companies collaborating in the project. Adif, as the infrastructure manager, issued a new instruction that allows the new hydrogen technology to be tested on Spanish infrastructure. Renfe Operadora provides the train and drivers for the tests and CAF, as the manufacturer, carries out the transformation.
Renfe Operadora is providing the train and drivers for the tests and CAF, as the manufacturer, is transforming the CIVIA 463 demonstrator train and is leading all the tests carried out. The project also has the participation of the German Aerospace Institute (DLR), Toyota, the National Hydrogen Centre (CNH2), Infrastructures of Portugal (IP) and Stemmann Technik (STT),
The main objective of the new tests on the Soria line is to evaluate the performance of the bi-mode fuel cell hybrid train on the new line, extending the range of power and energy demand conditions and simulating different commercial services. The demonstrator train of the FCH2Rail project represents an innovative solution that combines the efficiency of fuel cells with battery storage and allows running with catenary on electrified sections, enabling a more efficient use of energy and greater autonomy. In addition, this technology ensures a zero-emission product with competitive operating performance compared to traditional diesel propulsion systems.
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