Linde announced it has inaugurated the world's first H₂ refueling system for passenger trains in Bremervörde, Germany.

Linde’s H₂ refueling system, which it built, owns and operates, will refuel 14 H₂-powered passenger trains, enabling each train to run for 1,000 km emission-free on a single refueling. It has a total capacity of around 1,600 kg of H₂ per day, making it one of the largest H₂ refueling systems ever built. Linde’s future ready H₂ refueling system has been designed and constructed with the ability to integrate future on-site green H₂ generation. The new H₂ trains will replace existing diesel-powered trains.

“Linde is committed to making a significant contribution towards decarbonizing transport in Europe,” said Veerle Slenders, President Region Europe West, Linde. “We are proud that Linde’s innovative technology plays a key role in supporting this project and establishing a blueprint for cleaner public transport systems around the world.”

“The world's first hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, demonstrates a clear commitment to green mobility combined with the latest technology,” said Müslüm Yakisan, President of Alstom in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. “We are very proud to see the first series operation in action together with our partners Linde, LNVG and evb.”

Linde is a global leader in the production, processing, storage and distribution of H₂. It has the largest liquid H₂ capacity and distribution system in the world. The company operates the world's first high-purity H₂ storage cavern plus pipeline networks totaling approximately 1,000 kilometers globally, to reliably supply its customers. Linde is at the forefront in the transition to clean H₂ and has installed over 200 H₂ fueling stations and 80 H₂ electrolysis plants worldwide. The company offers the latest H₂ technologies through its world class engineering organization, key alliances and partnerships.