Hydrogen trains

Cleaner and emissions-free operation

Smart Regional is working with Siemens for the development of regional rail proposals based on Mireo Plus H units. It is a quiet and clean hydrogen train that combines reliable, sustainable traction with superior passenger comfort and optimal cost-efficiency in life cycle costs.

Decarbonizing regional transport

The hydrogen trains Mireo Plus H includes everything needed to operate regardless of whether a line is electrified or not, including an optimally dimensioned and safe hydrogen tank, an efficient fuel cell for generating clean electricity, and powerful drives for extremely high acceleration values.

Goal: zero emissions

Hydrogen units can be operated just like any conventional train but without local emissions. Even refueling with hydrogen takes no longer than it does with a comparable diesel unit. If it is fueled with green hydrogen generated from renewable sources, it can even achieve zero CO2 emissions.

A perfect energy source for medium distances

Hydrogen is an excellent energy source with a high-energy density. In other words, a very large amount of energy per volumetric unit can be stored in hydrogen and recovered in the fuel cell as electricity. Mireo Plus H trains achieve ranges of up to 600 km as a two-part train, and from 800 to 1,000 km as a three-part train, depending on the line profile and mode of operation.