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HFC TRAIN [1 record]

Record 1 2022-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Rail Transport
  • Anti-pollution Measures
DEF

[A rail vehicle that] uses a hybrid configuration of hydrogen fuel cells, batteries and electric traction motors.

CONT

Hydrail offers a cost-effective way to electrify rail service compared with the traditional electrification approaches using overhead catenary wires or a third rail.

PHR

commercial hydrogen powered train

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
  • Mesures antipollution
CONT

Les trains à hydrogène constituent un moyen rentable d'électrifier le service ferroviaire par rapport aux approches traditionnelles en matière d'électrification, qui recourent à des câbles caténaires ou à un troisième rail.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte ferroviario especial
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
CONT

El tren de hidrógeno es una alternativa sostenible para todos los tramos ferroviarios sin catenaria y que, por lo tanto, requieren del uso de combustibles fósiles.

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