Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
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A hydrogen-powered train has travelled on Britain’s rail network for the first time.
The prototype, called the Hydroflex, made a 25-mile round trip through Warwickshire and Worcestershire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
Its next phase is to move the hydrogen tanks, fuel cell and battery out of a carriage and stash them underneath the train.
The aim is for the train to start carrying paying passengers by the end of 2021.
Particularly enjoyed the lead engineer saying “This is cutting edge technology”, whilst on something that to all intents and purposes is a Class 319 squealing through some track work.
Anyway, it’s out testing on the main line.
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