Siemens wins first hydrogen train fleet order

Local Berlin rail operator orders seven fuel-cell trains to replace diesel locomotives in December 2024

German technology company Siemens has secured its first order for a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains. It will supply seven of its two-car Mireo Plus H fuel-cell trains to Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn, which operates local passenger services on the RB27 network in the Berlin-Brandenburg region of Germany. The trains, which will replace diesel-powered locomotives, are scheduled for delivery in autumn 2024 and are expected to be in operation by December of that year. The trains will run on locally produced green hydrogen. “Today, travelling by train is by far the most climate-friendly way to travel. We are especially proud that our first order for a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains will also enable

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