{"id":1266,"date":"2021-09-20T11:55:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T11:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/next-stop-hydrogen-as-a-fuel-for-trains\/"},"modified":"2023-04-19T09:20:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T09:20:04","slug":"next-stop-hydrogen-as-a-fuel-for-trains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/en\/next-stop-hydrogen-as-a-fuel-for-trains\/","title":{"rendered":"Next stop, hydrogen as a fuel for trains."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/en\/next-stop-hydrogen-as-a-fuel-for-trains\/#hydrogen_fuel_for_trains_the_advantages\" >Hydrogen fuel for trains. The advantages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/en\/next-stop-hydrogen-as-a-fuel-for-trains\/#why_hydrogen\" >Why hydrogen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/en\/next-stop-hydrogen-as-a-fuel-for-trains\/#hydrogen_train_how_it_works\" >Hydrogen train how it works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/en\/next-stop-hydrogen-as-a-fuel-for-trains\/#decarbonisation\" >Decarbonisation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hydrogen_fuel_for_trains_the_advantages\"><\/span>Hydrogen fuel for trains. The advantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\nClimate change and emissions reduction are top priorities for the railway industry. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gruppoiren.it\/it\/everyday\/sfide-di-innovazione\/2022\/mobilita-sostenibile-cosa-sono-e-come-funzionano-i-treni-a-idrogeno.html#:~:text=L&#039;idrogeno%20verde%2C%20infatti%2C,di%20emissioni%20di%20CO2.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hydrogen as a fuel for trains<\/strong><\/a> can be an excellent solution for \u00a0companies that continue to seek more sustainable fuel options.\n\nThe use of hydrogen as an alternative source of energy brings many potential benefits, the most obvious of which is that it is a clean energy source that, thanks to fuel cell technology, provides more powerful and efficient energy production compared to fossil fuels.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_hydrogen\"><\/span><strong>Why hydrogen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nHydrogen as a fuel for trains is as clean and quiet as electricity, but it does not have the high cost. As a result, all locations that do not already have infrastructure for the operation of electric trains, such as many areas in the United States and Europe, are potential geographic areas suitable for the implementation of hydrogen trains.\n\n<div id=\"attachment_1143\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1143\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1143\" src=\"https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/idrogeno-carburante-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"Hydrogen fuel\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/idrogeno-carburante-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/idrogeno-carburante-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ansaldotrasporti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/idrogeno-carburante.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hydrogen , new energy source for trains<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragrafi\"><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"paragrafi\"} -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hydrogen_train_how_it_works\"><\/span>Hydrogen train how it works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAlthough the railway has a less harmful impact on the environment compared to other forms of transportation, the industry is constantly searching for alternative fuels that could help reduce its environmental impact. Some companies have opted for electric motors as a cleaner alternative, while others are turning to hydrogen to power their trains.\n\nFuel hydrogen can be produced using various methods. The most commonly used methods today are natural gas reforming (a thermal process) and water electrolysis, which involves passing electricity through water to separate hydrogen and oxygen atoms. The electricity used can be generated from wind, solar, and hydroelectric sources.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"decarbonisation\"><\/span>Decarbonisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThe theme of decarbonization is becoming increasingly important in all transport sectors, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ansaldotrasporti.com\"><strong>Ansaldo Trasporti<\/strong><\/a> seems to be at the forefront of developing low-impact transport solutions. Ansaldo Trasporti is committed to caring for our environment by carefully considering the types of materials to be used in each individual project, in order to ensure quality and sustainability. This includes selecting materials that are resistant and durable, which increases their lifespan and reduces the frequency of replacement. Additionally, Ansaldo Trasporti strives to increase the opportunities for recycling and reusing all parts of their products.\n<h3>European Year of the Railway<\/h3>\nWith 2021 designated as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agenziacoesione.gov.it\/news_istituzionali\/anno-europeo-delle-ferrovie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Year of Rail,<\/a> all eyes are on the industry when it comes to innovation, sustainability initiatives, and new technologies.\n\nRailway transport has been recognized as one of the cleanest and greenest modes of transportation. Data from the Office of Rail and Road, published in the Rail Emissions 2019-2020 report, shows that for passenger trains, diesel use increased by 1.5% compared to 2018-2019, but resulting CO2e emissions for passenger trains decreased to 35.1g CO2e per passenger km. This is the lowest level recorded since the comparative data series began in 2011-2012.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hydrogen fuel for trains. The advantages Climate change and emissions reduction are top priorities for the railway industry. Hydrogen as a fuel for trains can be an excellent solution for \u00a0companies that continue to seek more sustainable fuel options. 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