H2goesRail - DB And Siemens Will Test The HMU

Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility are driving forward the climate-friendly transition in rail transport and will test the use of hydrogen trains for the first time. The aim is to test a completely new overall system consisting of a newly developed train (HMU) and a newly designed filling station. DB will refit one of its maintenance works for servicing the hydrogen-powered trains.

The system consisting of trains and infrastructure is intended to replace DMUs operating on regional routes and further reduce CO2 emissions. A one-year HMU test in the region around the city of Tübingen is planned. The government of Baden-Württemberg is providing support for the project, and the Federal Ministry for Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI, Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur) has announced its intention to fund the project.

The prototype that Siemens Mobility will build is based on its Mireo Plus regional train. The two-car unit will be equipped with a newly developed hydrogen drive. The new Mireo Plus H will be as powerful as Mireo EMU and will have an operating range of up to 600 km. The 160 km/h train will have a 1,700 kW traction power providing up to 1.1 m/s² acceleration.
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