Siemens Mobility has initiated the production of hydrogen-powered trains to operate on the Südostbayernbahn network in Bavaria, Germany. The German state of Bavaria has placed an order for three two-car Mireo Plus H trains to replace the current diesel trains operating from the network’s Mühldorf hub. These new trains are equipped with advanced features such as the European Train Control System (ETCS) for enhanced safety and efficiency, offering reduced CO2 emissions and exhaust gases compared to their diesel counterparts. They are also designed with amenities like bicycle spaces, high-frequency-permeable windows, and a low-floor layout for improved accessibility. The hydrogen fuel for the trains will be supplied by a new electrolysis plant in Mühldorf, powered by 100% green electricity. The Mireo Plus H trains are part of Siemens Mobility’s regional train platform and can be powered by overhead electric lines, batteries, or hydrogen. They boast impressive specs, including a 1.7 MW electric drive power, allowing for acceleration up to 1.1 m/s2, a maximum speed of 140 km/h, and a range of up to 1,200 kilometers. Hydrogen trains are recognized for their environmental benefits, emitting only water vapor and no harmful emissions like carbon dioxide or nitrogen oxides. They can operate on non-electrified tracks by converting hydrogen into electrical energy using onboard fuel cells, making them a sustainable and quiet mode of transportation. The introduction of these trains marks a significant step towards achieving climate neutrality in rail transport, as noted by Cornelia Würtz, Managing Director of DB RegioNetz Verkehrs Gmbh. Siemens Mobility’s commitment to sustainable mobility is further emphasized by their development of a hydrogen storage tank trailer for efficient refueling and their supply of hydrogen trains to Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn. The CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility, Andre Rodenbeck, expressed pride in delivering emission-free mobility through the Mireo Plus H trains, highlighting their advanced technology, energy efficiency, drive power, operating range, and noise reduction capabilities.