As part of a project led by the University of St. Andrews, the next stage of testing an innovative hydrogen-fueled train has been successfully completed. The project also involves Transport Scotland, Angel Trains, Scottish Enterprise, Ballard Motive Solutions, Abbott Risk Consulting, Arup and Aegis. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to zdmira.

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The project involves the refurbishment of a three-car 314 series electric multiple unit, which has been in operation for approximately 40 years, and equipping it with fuel cell batteries. The updated train has been given a new serial number 614. The hydrogen used as fuel is produced at a local electrolysis plant. A temporary filling station has been set up to supply the train with hydrogen. The project is funded by leasing company Angel Trains and aims to meet the Scottish Government goal of decarbonizing passenger rail transport by 2035.

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