Accelera powers green hydrogen passenger train
Published by Poppy Clements,
Assistant Editor
Global Hydrogen Review,
Accelera™ by Cummins is powering North America’s first hydrogen passenger train, marking a major milestone and significant step forward in the transition to clean urban transportation in the Americas.
The train, the Coradia iLint, is manufactured by Alstom, the global green and smart mobility leader.
The Coradia iLint train entered service in Canada on 17 June 2023 as part of Alstom’s demonstration project, aiding in the development and marketability of hydrogen propulsion technology in North America. The train is operating with passengers on board for the entire summer season on the railway of Train de Charlevoix, an iconic line crossing the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of the Charlevoix region in the Province of Quebec, Canada.
A key element of the project is the utilisation of Accelera fuel cells in conjunction with green hydrogen. Mounted to the roof of the train, the fuel cells work to convert hydrogen into electricity, which powers the train. The green hydrogen used in Alstom’s Coradia iLint train is produced by an Accelera HySTAT®-100-10 electrolyser, which is owned and operated in Quebec by project partner Harnois Énergies.
Alison Trueblood, General Manager of Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies at Accelera, said: “Together with our visionary partners, we are reshaping the way people travel and inspiring a future where efficiency, sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. By leveraging the capabilities of hydrogen-powered technology, we are driving innovation – providing zero-emission solutions for the urban mobility challenges that today’s congested cities face."
The Coradia iLint will be operational for passenger rides through the end of September 2023.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/16082023/accelera-powers-green-hydrogen-passenger-train/
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