Key Mainline Testing Undertaken In Bi Modal Hydrogen Train Project
The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on Rail Technology Magazine.
This is a key paragraph.
In the test, lithium-titanate batteries and the hydrogen fuel cells have been retro-fitted to a CAF Civia Class 463 commuter electric unit train. This then has the ability to create a hybrid powertrain which can run on electrified lines alongside standard lines.
This paragraph describes some of the testing.
The new power system has been integrated into the existing vehicle’s traction system and the current tests on the mainline follow closed track testing and static testing at CAF’s plant in Zaragoza. The mainline testing has taken place across lines in Zaragoza, Madrid and Galicia but the crucial test run for the new unit was on the Zaragoza-Canfranc line where it ran in both electric mode on the electrified line before switching to hybrid mode, combining the fuel from hydrogen fuel cells and batteries where needed.
It sounds like this is a better specified hydrogen-powered train than Alstom’s iLint.
The Anonymous Widower 
Alstom also offers a large portfolio of green traction products for hydrogen, battery, hybrid and bi-mode catenary + hydrogen applications, so while the Alstom iLint running without pantograph may not be as versatile as CAF’s vehicle that’s only because the customer didn’t request the bi-mode option.
Comment by fammorris | June 7, 2023 |
Alstom offers a large portfolio of green traction products for hydrogen, battery, hybrid and bi-mode catenary + hydrogen applications. The operators of the iLint simply haven’t requested the bi-mode solution
Comment by fammorris | June 7, 2023 |
Have you ridden in an iLint? The noise, vibration and harshness is not good. I would prefer to ride in a Turbostar!
Comment by AnonW | June 7, 2023 |