A new paper published in the journal International Journal of Hydrogen Energy has investigated on-board hydrogen storage and refueling technologies in the rail sector.
Study: Review and comparison of worldwide hydrogen activities in the rail sector with special focus on on-board storage and refueling technologies. Image Credit: Scharfsinn/Shutterstock.com
Improving the Sustainability of the Rail Industry
The rail industry is a key sector in the modern world, moving vast numbers of passengers and amounts of freight every day in the majority of countries. Transporting goods and individuals across the rail network is generally safer and more efficient than using road vehicles, but the sector comes with its own issues.
Diesel trains are still overwhelmingly used globally due to a lack of sufficient track electrification in multiple locations. In many areas, the economic…