Running on approximately 50 kilograms of hydrogen per day, the Coradia iLint emits nothing but water vapor, produced as a byproduct when hydrogen combines with oxygen in its fuel cell to generate power. Although the current demo relies on a diesel-powered truck to transport hydrogen for refueling, the goal is to eventually produce hydrogen on-site to eliminate this step. Furthermore, while concerns about emissions from the train’s journey across the Atlantic and its reliance on diesel trucks exist, the project’s organizers plan to extend the train’s tour to various North American cities to promote hydrogen-train adoption across the continent. This broader adoption, if successful, could offset any carbon footprint associated with the train’s temporary transportation needs.
