Thursday, 1 October 2020

Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

Hmmm - seem to recall that hydrogen related transport systems were shelved many years back due the fact the gas is highly inflammable / explosive - ref German Zeppelins / Hindenburg airship - and machine transports create static – and hence grounding discharge sparks.

 Wow! Let's get ready for a looming Rattle Track / Notwork Rail disaster.

 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-54350046

A hydrogen-powered train has travelled on Food Bank Britain’s rail network for the first time.

The prototype, called the Hydroflex, made a 25-mile round trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

(Not exactly H2S calibre, c'est non)

Its next phase is to move the hydrogen tanks, fuel cell and battery out of a carriage and stash them underneath the train.

The aim is for the train to start carrying paying passengers by the end of 2021.

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