(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking initiative, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and global mobility leader Alstom are set to operate and demonstrate the world’s first passenger hydrogen-powered train, the Coradia iLint, in Riyadh during October. This pioneering event marks the introduction of a hydrogen-powered train in the Middle East and Africa and signifies Saudi Arabia’s commitment to explore innovative, sustainable mobility solutions that align with its Vision 2030 goals for reduced carbon emissions in transportation. The demonstration follows a memorandum of understanding signed by SAR and Alstom in September 2022, emphasizing their collaboration in developing or adapting hydrogen solutions for the Kingdom’s needs. The Coradia iLint, which generates electrical energy for propulsion from hydrogen fuel cells, has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions while offering a promising alternative to diesel trains for non-electrified lines.
(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, 10-Oct-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), in partnership with Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will operate and demonstrate the world’s first passenger hydrogen-powered train, the Coradia iLint in Riyadh in the month of October. This ground-breaking demonstration marks the first-ever introduction of a hydrogen-powered train in the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration between SAR and Alstom signifies a strong focus by the Kingdom to identify and test innovative sustainable mobility solutions to reduce carbon emissions from transport and meet Vision 2030 targets set by the Kingdom’s leadership.
“This is a remarkable milestone in the history of Saudi Arabia Railways and Alstom. Alstom is honoured to partner with SAR to showcase our hydrogen train in Riyadh. This collaboration signifies our shared commitment to sustainable transportation and our dedication to driving innovation in the railway industry. Hydrogen trains hold immense potential in reducing carbon emissions and providing a viable alternative to diesel trains for non-electrified lines. This is a major steppingstone in co-developing hydrogen-powered train systems for operations suitable for and meeting the increasing capacity need of the Kingdom and SAR networks. We are committed to working with SAR in their drive to support the Kingdom’s engagements on clean energy and a net-zero target by 2060,” said Mohamed Khalil, Managing Director of Alstom in Saudi Arabia.
The Coradia iLint is the world’s first passenger train powered by hydrogen fuel cells that generate electrical energy for propulsion. Last year, the train travelled 1,175 km without refuelling its hydrogen tanks. This first zero direct CO2 emission train is quiet and emits only water during operation, and features several innovations: clean energy conversion, flexible energy storage and smart management of the traction power and available energy. Alstom has developed hydrogen traction solutions across multiple platforms and has signed several contracts for hydrogen fuel cell-powered trains. The first two fleets started commercial passenger service in Germany last year.
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SOURCE: Alstom
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