Spanish research facility Centro Nacional de Hidrógeno (CNH2) will take delivery of the remaining 3 hydrogen fuel cell modules from Toyota Motor Europe this month out of a total of 6 units to be installed in an emission-free bi-model demonstration train.
The train will run as part of the EU-backed and funded FCH2RAIL project, comprising companies from Belgium, Germany, Spain and Portugal. CNH2 will be charged with testing the hydrogen fuel cell modules, along with the batteries of the hybrid, bi-modal drive system that will power the train. Project partner Renfe will be supplying a CIVIA electric commuter train for the project, while manufacturer CAF will be responsible for installing and integrating the fuel cell modules.
Once complete, trail runs will begin in Spain and Portugal with the support of local infrastructure managers, ADIF and Infraestructuras de Portugal. The tests…