The FLIRT H₂, the first zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger train in the US, is set to begin service in southern California on a 9.6-mile route between San Bernardino and Redlands. This new train will provide a quieter and more environmentally friendly alternative to the current diesel-powered trains in the area. Manufactured by Stadler Rail, the FLIRT H₂ has already made headlines by setting a world record for the longest distance traveled by a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric train without refueling. Stadler US CEO Martin Ritter emphasized the importance of using hydrogen as a clean energy source to promote environmental protection and sustainable travel. Additionally, the train industry in the US is making strides towards sustainability, with Amtrak aiming to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045. The sustainability efforts are not limited to trains, as the ferry industry is also embracing change with the upcoming debut of the first hydrogen-powered ferry in San Francisco. These developments signal a shift towards more eco-friendly and efficient transportation methods in the United States.