Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus H Hydrogen Trains Launching in Bavaria and Berlin-Brandenburg
Key Ideas
- Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains receive authorization for passenger service in Bavaria and Berlin-Brandenburg.
- The trains will operate on locally produced hydrogen, contributing to the reduction of diesel usage and CO2 emissions.
- In Berlin-Brandenburg, Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn will run seven Mireo Plus H trains, while Bayrische Regiobahn will operate them in Bavaria.
- The initiative aligns with Bavaria's goal to phase out diesel trains by 2040, showcasing a sustainable approach to transportation.
Siemens Mobility has obtained authorisation for its Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains to start passenger service in Bavaria and Berlin-Brandenburg from December 15. The move is part of Bavaria's strategy to eliminate diesel trains by 2040. In Berlin-Brandenburg, Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn will operate seven Mireo Plus H trains on the Heidekrautbahn line, while in Bavaria, Bayrische Regiobahn will run the trains in the East Allgau-Lechfeld network from December 16, 2024, with plans to expand to the Ammersee-Altmuhltal network. These hydrogen trains will use locally produced hydrogen, emitting only water vapor and employing braking energy recovery for increased efficiency. It is estimated that they will save 1.1 million liters of diesel annually and reduce CO2 emissions by 3,000 tons. This initiative highlights a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to transportation in Germany.