Scotland’s hydrogen train project looks back to the future

Close up of rolling stock logo for Scotland's hydrogen train project
Scotland's Hydrogen Train Project logo on the side of the test bed class 614 unit University of St Andrews

A project aiming to transform the future of the rail industry is underway at the home of Scotland’s railway heritage. A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric multiple is based at the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway where it is being converted to a hydrogen-powered unit, for testing and proving of the technology. Hydrogen is intended for deployment across some of Scotland’s more remote railway routes.

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Scotland’s hydrogen train project looks back to the future

Close up of rolling stock logo for Scotland's hydrogen train project
Scotland's Hydrogen Train Project logo on the side of the test bed class 614 unit University of St Andrews

A project aiming to transform the future of the rail industry is underway at the home of Scotland’s railway heritage. A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric multiple is based at the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway where it is being converted to a hydrogen-powered unit, for testing and proving of the technology. Hydrogen is intended for deployment across some of Scotland’s more remote railway routes.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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