The Anonymous Widower

Will Hydrogen Buses and Coaches Make Good Rail Replacement Buses?

My near-twenty-mile-ride in a Wrightbus hydrogen-powered bus yesterday, got me thinking.

I believe they would make excellent Rail Replacement Buses.

• The 280 mile range would allow them to both deploy over a l long distance to an incident or cover over a hundred miles or more.
• The quality of the interior is more main line train, than suburban bus.
• Every seat has a charging point.
• The performance of the hydrogen-powered bus, should mean that less time is lost and less compensation will be paid.
• This performance could be used to advantage if the rail line being replaced is alongside a motorway.

I feel it could be good PR for train companies, that they are using quality, fast Rail Replacement Buses.

February 23, 2025 - Posted by AnonW | Hydrogen, Transport/Travel | Buses, CoacH2, Coaches, Hydrogen-Powered Buses, Hydrogen-Powered Coaches, Rail Replacement Bus, Wrightbus