After four years of development, a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell and battery-powered shunter locomotive is on the move in the UK.
The HydroShunter project, which set out to retrofit a Class 8 diesel shunter with zero-emission technology, has now unveiled its working prototype – offering a glimpse into how hydrogen could help extend the life of heritage locomotives.
On January 31, project partners Severn Valley Railway, University of Birmingham and Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions revealed the working fuel cell and battery-powered train.
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