CRRC has delivered the first hydrogen locomotive to Chile, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

CRRC has introduced the first hydrogen locomotive in Chile
Photo: CRRC, Sohu

The first hydrogen locomotive from the Chinese company CRRC has arrived in Chile.

Alstom Expands Production Capabilities: New Plants in China and Turkey

This shunting locomotive has been handed over to the narrow-gauge railway FCAB, which connects the port of Antofagasta with mining operations in Bolivia.

The order was placed in November 2022. It is worth noting that the appearance of the locomotive differs from the one CRRC announced in October of last year as intended for FCAB.

The new locomotive is capable of transporting trains weighing up to 1000 tons over a distance of approximately 400 kilometers.

Its traction is provided by a 400 kW hydrogen fuel cell unit, supplemented by 600 kW battery packs. The design includes a gas detection system with automatic fuel shut-off, ensuring a high level of safety.

The locomotive is also adapted for operation in salt mist and sandstorm conditions.

The locomotive is expected to enter commercial service in the second half of the current year.

The delivery is part of FCAB’s plan to completely phase out diesel traction: the company currently operates 83 American EMD and GE diesel locomotives.

Photo: CRRC, Sohu

Rail business, industry, and railway technology news from Railway Supply that you might have missed:

Advanced Machine Vision Systems for Trams: A Step Toward Autonomous Transportation

Find the latest news of the railway industry in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and the rest of the world on our page on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, read Railway Supply magazine online.

Place your ads on webportal and in Railway Supply magazine. Detailed information is in Railway Supply media kit