Could this be relevant?5 Nov 2018 14:52
I know this appears to be old news, but I saw the Chris Grayling item on BBC 1 news only last week, strange??
Grayling: "I want the first hydrogen train to operate on our rail network within a short period of time"
The prospect of hydrogen-powered trains has moved a step closer after Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling said their introduction was “a priority”.
Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday (January 18), he said: “I expect to see a transformation of technology on our railways over the coming years, with the introduction of different types of battery electric hybrid trains, and I see that as a priority. I want the first hydrogen train to operate on our rail network within a short period of time.”
Alstom is already trialling its hydrogen-powered iLint in Germany, with the train unveiled in September 2016.
This week The Times reported that hyrdogen-powered units could be used on the Great Western network.
Grayling: "I want the first hydrogen train to operate on our rail network within a short period of time in a debate on rail on January 10, Grayling, speaking about hybrid technology for various routes such as the Welsh Valleys, said: “What we are now seeing is the arrival of new technologies that will transform the way our railways work. We will soon see hydrogen trains. The new generation of trains – hybrid trains – is much cleaner than its predecessors. New technology is giving us extra versatility.”