CRRC unveils green hydrogen train tech at Berlin fair

China debuted its first hydrogen-powered intelligent intercity train, CINOVA H2, at InnoTrans 2024, a leading international trade fair for transport technology, held in Berlin on Tuesday.

Developed by CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co Ltd, a Shandong province-based subsidiary of China Railway Rolling Stock Corp, the groundbreaking train runs on hydrogen power, achieving zero carbon emissions throughout its journey. It offers faster speeds, higher passenger capacity and an extended range, providing a new green solution for nonelectrified railway passenger transport.

Hydrogen energy, widely considered one of the most promising clean energies of the 21st century, is a key focus in the green transformation of railway technology.