The FCH2RAIL hydrogen train initiates testing on the Torralba-Soria line

Adif, Renfe, and CAF have announced that the FCH2RAIL project has commenced testing its dual-mode hydrogen demonstration train on the Torralba-Soria line in Spain, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

This comes after the initial successful trials on the general-purpose railway network of Spain (RFIG), which began in May on the section between Zaragoza and Canfranc.

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These tests aim to demonstrate the reliability and efficiency of the new transportation vehicle and its technology, contributing to the development of a more sustainable railway transportation system.

The FCH2Rail demonstration train operates using fuel cells and battery packs and can also run on the electrified sections of the line using the overhead contact line.

This project is a collaborative effort involving Adif as the infrastructure administrator, Renfe as the operator, and CAF as the manufacturer, retrofitting the CIVIA 463 train.

Partners in the project include the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Toyota, the National Hydrogen Center (CNH2), Infrastructure Portugal (IP), and Stemmann Technik (STT).

Initiated in early 2021, the project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024.

Its budget amounts to €14 million, including €10 million in funding from the European Clean Hydrogen Partnership.

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