Hydrogen train testing on Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line

Overview

The H2iseO project has commenced dynamic acceptance testing for new hydrogen-powered trains on the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo railway line in Italy. To prevent disruption to regular passenger services, these trials are being conducted during nighttime hours.

The testing phase involves the first seven trains produced by Alstom. Each unit is required to travel at least 300 kilometers, with the initial convoy scheduled for an additional 2,000-kilometer test cycle. Early testing included the Alstom HMU 214-004 train, which covered approximately 170 kilometers between Brescia and Iseo to verify onboard systems and hydrogen plants.

Supported by the Lombardy Region and funded by 84.5 million euros in PNRR resources, the project aims to establish a sustainable mobility model for this non-electrified line. Following the completion of these dynamic tests, the trains will enter an experimental service phase to simulate operational scenarios and fulfill authorization requirements ahead of a scheduled commercial launch in 2027.

Entities

Alstom · Trenord · Lombardy Region · Ferrovienord · FNM

Timeline

1 day ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Hydrogen trains begin dynamic testing on Brescia–Iseo–Edolo line
Hydrogen-powered Alstom trains have begun dynamic testing on the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo line in Italy, marking a key step toward commercial service scheduled for 2027.
3 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
Hydrogen train testing begins on Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line
Hydrogen-powered train testing has begun on Italy's Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line. Part of the H2iseO project, these trials aim to prepare the non-electrified route for commercial service by 2027.

Sources

adnKronos.com · affaritaliani.it · blog.tuttotreno.it · lombardianotizie.online · primapaginanews.it · quibrescia.it · reinnova.it · we-news.com · zeroventiquattro.it