DB Cargo is working on solutions for hydrogen transportation by rail

According to a statement by the freight carrier DB Cargo, they are already capable of transporting hydrogen in tank wagons, covering 20% of the expected demand for this fuel in Germany by 2030, as outlined in the national strategy, according to the railway magazine Railway Supply.

The transportation involves not pure hydrogen but liquid compounds such as ammonia and methanol, from which hydrogen can be derived. It is noted that this approach is convenient for maritime transportation.

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DB Cargo is also working on the development of other solutions for hydrogen transportation, including a range of tank containers. It is expected that these versatile containers will be used for distributing pure hydrogen to small consumers, such as refueling stations for Alstom Coradia iLint trains that have been operating in the country since 2022.

Another option is the transportation of liquefied hydrogen in cryogenic containers at a temperature of -253°C.

Reference: DB Cargo

DB Cargo is a division of Deutsche Bahn specializing in freight transportation by rail. It is one of the leading freight carriers in Europe and offers a wide range of cargo transportation services across the continent.

DB Cargo is actively working on innovative solutions to enhance freight transportation, including the development of technologies for hydrogen transportation. They are developing new methods and containers for efficient hydrogen transport through various means, including tank wagons, tank containers, and cryogenic containers.

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