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Siemens Mobility has completed the first test runs with the Mireo Plus H hydrogen powered train in Bavaria. The two-car trainset will enter passenger service in mid-2024 on routes between Augsburg and Füssen and Augsburg and Peissenberg on the rail network of Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB). Pilot operations of the train are planned for 30 months and are supported by the State of Bavaria. Siemens Mobility and Bavaria signed the corresponding development partnership in 2021.
Siemens Mobility’s partnership with the State of Bavaria is an important milestone for the future of alternative drive systems for trains. The development of alternative drives in rail transport is part of Siemens Mobility’s sustainability strategy. The company is a pioneer in sustainable mobility solutions and offers the successful Mireo regional train platform not only as an electric train for routes with overhead power lines, but also as hydrogen and battery-powered variants.
Testing Hydrogen Powered Train for Everyday Conditions
By conducting 30 months of passenger operations, the hydrogen train will be tested under a full range of everyday conditions. The results of these tests will then determine whether hydrogen-powered trains will be used on additional routes in Bavaria. The goal is to end diesel operations in Bavaria’s local and regional rail passenger transport by 2040. In addition to electrifying routes and using battery-powered trains, hydrogen propulsion can be an important factor in achieving this goal.
The Mireo Plus H is a state-of-the-art hydrogen-powered train based on Siemens Mobility’s proven Mireo regional train platform. Two roof-mounted fuel cells and a lithium-ion battery ensure completely CO2-free mobility. The Mireo is designed to be energy-saving and environmentally friendly with its monocoque, welded lightweight aluminum structure. In addition, its improved aerodynamics, energy-efficient components, and intelligent electrical system management effectively reduce the use of resources as well as emissions.