• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • About Towleroad
  • Towleroad on Social Media
  • Privacy Policy

Towleroad Gay News

Gay Blog Towleroad: More than gay news | gay men

  • Travel
  • Sports
  • Law/Justice
  • Celebrities
  • Republicans
  • Madonna
  • Books
  • Men
  • Trans Rights
  • Royals
  • Monkeypox
  • Sophia Bush’s girlfriend ‘proud’ the actress has opened up about coming out as queer
  • Mel B declares she’ll ‘always be open’ when it comes to her sexuality!
  • Megan Thee Stallion being sued for ‘forcing cameraman watch her having lesbian sex!’

New hydrogen-powered commuter train gets rolling in Germany

Towleroad May 17, 2022 Leave a Comment

Published by
DPA
After a decade of prototypes and trial runs of hydrogen trains in cities across Europe and Asia, Deutsche Bahn's new hydrogen-powered train is among Europe's first passenger hydrogen trains to be in regular use alongside older diesel counterparts. Siemens/dpa

German state-owned Deutsche Bahn rail has launched a new hydrogen-powered train designed to replace smoky, old diesel trains on commuter and regional transport routes.

Hydrogen trains have a particularly climate-friendly drive technology since they operate emission-free with green hydrogen and emit only water vapour.

After a decade of prototypes and trial runs of hydrogen trains in cities across Europe and Asia, Deutsche Bahn's hydrogen-powered train is among Europe's first passenger hydrogen trains to be in regular use alongside older diesel counterparts.

“For Deutsche Bahn, hydrogen trains are an important component on our way to achieving climate neutrality,” said DB's Daniela Gerd tom Markotten.

For the pilot project, the hydrogen will be produced in the southern city of Tübingen by DB using green electricity taken directly from the overhead power line.

The two-car Mireo Plus H train has an operating range of up to 800 kilometres and is as powerful as an electric multiple-unit counterpart. Top speed is given as 160 kilometres per hour. A three-car version has a range of up to 1,000 kilometres.

Each train can save up to 45,000 tons of CO2 over its service life of 30 years compared to corresponding travel with cars.

The rail project is being funded as part of Germany's National Innovation Program for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology with €13.74 million by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport.

“Only with a strong rail system and alternative types of drives will we be able to make a significant contribution to the fight against climate change,” said Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility which has teamed up with DB rail for the project.

The Mireo train is refuelled with hydrogen in an innovative procedure that, for the first time, takes no longer than tanking a regular diesel unit.

After completing a test phase, the train will enter passenger service between Tübingen, Horb and Pforzheim in 2024. Approximately 120,000 kilometres of scheduled rail service are planned.

Topics: Aaon, Art, Nature/Climate, Science/Tech, Travel More Posts About: Deutsche Bahn

Related Posts
  • German Railway Company Deutsche Bahn Celebrates Gay Footballer and His #1 Fan: WATCH
  • Mel B declares she’ll ‘always be open’ when it comes to her sexuality!

    Mel B declares she’ll ‘always be open’ when it comes to her sexuality!

    Published by BANG Showbiz English Mel B will “always be open” when it comes to her sexuality. The Spice Girls singer, 48, who reunited with her bandmates including the group's ex-singer Victoria Beckham for the fashion …Read More »
  • Megan Thee Stallion being sued for ‘forcing cameraman watch her having lesbian sex!’

    Megan Thee Stallion being sued for ‘forcing cameraman watch her having lesbian sex!’

    Published by BANG Showbiz English Megan Thee Stallion is being sued for allegedly creating a hostile work environment and forcing her cameraman to watch her having lesbian sex. The 29-year-old ‘Savage' rapper faces the salacious claims …Read More »
  • Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett recalls the moment his life ‘changed forever’

    Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett recalls the moment his life ‘changed forever’

    Published by BANG Showbiz English Jonathan Bennett's life was “changed forever” by his role in ‘Mean Girls'. The 42-year-old actor starred as heartthrob Aaron Samuels in the 2004 cult classic – which followed Lindsay Lohan, Rachel …Read More »
  • Sir Elton John sent Lance Bass gift basket to celebrate coming out

    Sir Elton John sent Lance Bass gift basket to celebrate coming out

    Published by BANG Showbiz English Sir Elton John sent Lance Bass a gift basket after he came out as gay. The 44-year-old NSYNC star revealed the legendary singer showed his support when Lance decided to reveal …Read More »
Previous Post: « Madison Cawthorn tests limits of Republicans’ patience in N. Carolina primary
Next Post: Neil Patrick Harris ‘sorry’ after resurfaced joke about ‘The Corpse of Amy Winehouse’ »

Primary Sidebar

Most Recent

  • Sophia Bush’s girlfriend ‘proud’ the actress has opened up about coming out as queer

    Sophia Bush’s girlfriend ‘proud’ the actress has opened up about coming out as queer

  • Mel B declares she’ll ‘always be open’ when it comes to her sexuality!

    Mel B declares she’ll ‘always be open’ when it comes to her sexuality!

  • Megan Thee Stallion being sued for ‘forcing cameraman watch her having lesbian sex!’

    Megan Thee Stallion being sued for ‘forcing cameraman watch her having lesbian sex!’

  • Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett recalls the moment his life ‘changed forever’

    Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett recalls the moment his life ‘changed forever’

  • Sir Elton John sent Lance Bass gift basket to celebrate coming out

    Sir Elton John sent Lance Bass gift basket to celebrate coming out

  • Relationship status influences heterosexual women’s sexual prejudice towards lesbians

    Relationship status influences heterosexual women’s sexual prejudice towards lesbians

  • JoJo Siwa had a challenge transitioning to new grown-up image

    JoJo Siwa had a challenge transitioning to new grown-up image

  • Liz Hurley defends lesbian sex scene in new movie that was directed by her son

    Liz Hurley defends lesbian sex scene in new movie that was directed by her son

Partner Links

  • OMG, WATCH: Google’s Veo 3 turns the “Distracted Boyfriend” meme to life in new AI video
    Google‘s Veo 3 has summoned the fires of Hell, wasted oceans-full […]
  • Two-time Tony winner Donna Murphy publicly support LuPone-bashed Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis
    I’m a tremendous Patti LuPone fan as readers of this blog […]
  • On the Rag, Vol. 859
     This week's rag 'n' mag roundup features Vlad Parker, Ashley Parker, David […]
  • OMG, WATCH: Charli xcx wants a Final Destination series with ‘It Girls’
    @charlixcx just a thought.. ♬ original sound – Charli XCX Charli […]
  • OMG, new music: Lorde releases video for ‘Man Of The Year’
    The second single from the forthcoming album is “an offering from […]

Most Commented

Social

Twitter @tlrd | Facebook | Instagram @tlrd

About

  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • About Towleroad
  • Towleroad on Social Media
  • Privacy Policy
[towleroadmr] [towleroadtn]

Footer

Ptown Hacks 2018

Read

  • Travel
  • Film
  • Law – LGBT Rights
  • Columns
  • Specials

About

  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • About Towleroad
  • Towleroad on Social Media
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 · Log in

×
×