In Sweden, Väte Rail has taken a significant step towards achieving its goal of decarbonizing transport operations by 2030 through an agreement signed with Polish manufacturer Pesa during InnoTrans. The agreement entails the use of a hydrogen shunting locomotive to provide services for a steelmaker, in collaboration with Hankavik. The companies visited Poland to test Pesa's prototype hydrogen fuel cell shunting locomotive, with plans to integrate it into Sweden's rail network within two years. Väte Rail's President, Jan Forslund, highlighted the company's commitment to becoming the greenest rail carrier in Sweden, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen drives for achieving this vision. Hankavik's President, Adrian Lindqvist, praised the ecological and quiet nature of hydrogen locomotives, positioning them as ideal replacements for the aging vehicles currently in use. Pesa's development of a hydrogen locomotive that can also utilize electric power for freight services signifies a forward-looking approach to sustainable transportation. The prototype is projected to be completed by the end of 2026, showcasing a promising future for hydrogen-powered rail operations in Sweden.