First U.S. hydrogen train to use Canadian fuel cells

Ballard Power Systems says any rail line served by a diesel locomotive can be converted to hydrogen power. (Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Shares of Canadian fuel cell producer Ballard Power Systems (BLDP.TO)(BLDP) climbed on Monday after the company said the first hydrogen train in the United States is expected to enter service in 2024 using its technology.Vancouver-based Ballard builds fuel cell solutions for trucks, buses, trains, and ships. The company announced an initial order of six fuel cell engines on Monday from Stadler Rail. The Swiss manufacturer is under contract to deliver a hydrogen-powered train capable of seating over 100 passengers to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority in southern California.Toronto-listed shares climbed 3.09 per cent to $9.00 as at 11:20 a.m. ET on Monday.Ballard says nearly any train…

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