The first fully robotic complex for refueling locomotives with hydrogen was launched into commercial operation in Ordos, China, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

This breakthrough in transportation infrastructure was made possible by CHN Energy, which actively works on developing and testing new hydrogen locomotives in collaboration with CRRC.

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A unique feature of the robotic station is its ability to refuel a hydrogen-electric locomotive in just 30 minutes.

This unique robot, developed by CHN Energy, is capable of operating at extremely low temperatures down to -25°C.

Thanks to the built-in automatic visual identification system, the station can determine the type of locomotive and carry out refueling without human intervention.

The safety and reliability of the station’s operation are ensured by self-diagnostic and alarm systems.

These systems allow real-time monitoring of the equipment and prompt response to any malfunctions.

Additionally, the robot has passed the necessary explosion safety tests and received the relevant certifications, making its use safe and efficient.

It is worth noting that hydrogen locomotives are an innovative solution capable of significantly reducing harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

In April this year, CRRC Zhuzhou announced the successful completion of the second phase of tests for the hydrogen-fueled shunting locomotive.

This locomotive, developed in collaboration with CHN Energy, was able to haul 105 C80 model cars over a distance of 2 km with a load of 10,000 tons.

The fuel consumption was 40 kg of hydrogen.

There is reason to believe that the new robotic station was already used to refuel this locomotive.

The launch of this station in Ordos is an important step towards sustainable development of China’s transportation industry.

Hydrogen technologies applied in railway transport can significantly reduce dependence on traditional fuels and minimize the environmental footprint.

CHN Energy and CRRC are demonstrating how innovative technologies can be integrated into transportation infrastructure, creating cleaner and more efficient solutions.

Thus, the innovative robotic station in Ordos is an important step towards environmentally friendly and efficient transportation of the future, which will form the basis for the further development of hydrogen technologies worldwide.

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