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  • Vivarail unveils hydrogen D-train as DfT backs green rail schemes

    Vivarail unveils hydrogen D-train as DfT backs green rail schemes

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    Sam Hewitt

    VIVARAIL is offering a hydrogen-powered variant of its ‘D-Train’ upcycled multiple unit, having developed diesel, battery and hybrid versions.  The hydrogen train will follow the design of the Transport for Wales Class 230 fleet, with two driving motor cars powered by Hoppecke batteries. The only difference being instead of a diesel genset beneath the intermediate…

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