Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to co-operate to accelerate the transition to hydrogen-powered rail mobility. The two companies have agreed to work together on solutions for the entire supply chain. This includes hydrogen production, storage, distribution and refuelling, as well as the delivery and maintenance of fuel cell trains. In addition, Smart Train Lease, a subsidiary of Siemens Mobility, offers hydrogen trains for lease.
Hydrogen is one of the key technologies for decarbonizing the rail sector by switching from fossil diesel to renewable fuels. This is especially true on lines that are difficult to electrify. From the perspective of the train operators, an integrated approach to fossil-free mobility does not only require hydrogen-powered trains and the corresponding maintenance services, but also needs to cover the entire supply chain for the green hydrogen fuel. The partnership between Siemens Mobility, Tyczka Hydrogen and Smart Train Lease aims at paving the way for the success of the rail industry's transformation towards hydrogen mobility.
”Green hydrogen fuel is a great solution to decarbonize heavy-duty transport operations. Based on fast refuelling times and long driving ranges, multiple-unit trains can run environmentally friendly without excessive electrification investments and equal route flexibility as with diesel,“ said Thomas Zorn, Managing Director, Tyczka Hydrogen.
