The Times, London, UK 1/16/18:
Hydrogen-powered trains could replace dirty dieselCoradia iLint, the only hydrogen-powered train, can cover up to 620 miles at a time and reach a maximum speed of 87mphJOHN MACDOUGALL/GETTY IMAGE
Eco-friendly hydrogen trains could be introduced on to one of Britain’s busiest rail networks under plans to phase out dirty diesel engines.
The government said that the technology should be considered on the Great Western network between London and the West Country. The Department for Transport indicated that hydrogen could be used as an alternative power supply on smaller branch lines that will never be electrified.
Ministers are believed to be keen on hydrogen trains as a cheaper alternative to converting lines to electric power, which has proved to be hugely expensive.