Norwegian rail operator Vy Group conducted the first passenger trial of a hydrogen fuel cell train on the Nordland line between Bodø and Fauske. The train, manufactured by Alstom, emits only water vapor and can travel 1,000 km on a single tank of hydrogen.
Hydrogen trains could decarbonize thousands of kilometers of remote rail routes worldwide.
First passenger trial completed
Alstom-manufactured fuel cell train
1,000 km range demonstrated
The Nordland line is one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world, crossing the Arctic Circle.
Norway tested Europe's first hydrogen-powered passenger train on the Nordland line, targeting remote routes too costly to electrify. This development builds on a longer history of events in innovation.
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- 01First hydrogen passenger train tested in Europe
- 021,000 km range on single hydrogen tank
- 03Targets remote northern Norwegian rail lines
2023: Train ordered
2025: Track testing
2026: First passenger trial
First hydrogen passenger train tested in Europe
passenger
/ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/nounMeaning: One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.
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hydrogen
/ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/nounMeaning: The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.
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Example: to electrify a cable
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