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Hydrogen rail Heidekrautbahn
Public information about this hydrogen project, including status, location, and technical detail.
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Progress Statushydrogen trains in regular operation since December 2024; accompanying research continues until 2035Confidence: Reported
Source: Institute accompanies and examines fuel cell trains on the Heidekraut railway
Source: Institute accompanies and examines fuel cell trains on the Heidekraut railway
Capacity4 MWEarlier record
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Original source not yet verified
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Project Identity and Location
Public NameHydrogen rail HeidekrautbahnConfidence: Reported
Source: Wasserstoff im Brandenburger Zugverkehr
Source: Wasserstoff im Brandenburger Zugverkehr
External Identifiereho-germany-oberhavel-hydrogen-rail-heidekrautbahn-4mw-2026Confidence: Reported
Source: Hydrogen rail Heidekrautbahn
Source: Hydrogen rail Heidekrautbahn
Project Purpose and Configuration
Carbon Reductionaround one million litres of diesel fuel saved per yearConfidence: Reported
Source: Institute accompanies and examines fuel cell trains on the Heidekraut railway
Source: Institute accompanies and examines fuel cell trains on the Heidekraut railway
ComponentsMireo Plus H fuel-cell trains, hydrogen refuelling station, regional green-hydrogen production facility, scientific accompanying researchConfidence: Reported
Source: Forschungsprojekt „Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn“
Source: Forschungsprojekt „Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn“
Final Useregional passenger rail service on the Heidekrautbahn (RB27)Confidence: Reported
Source: Forschungsprojekt „Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn“
Source: Forschungsprojekt „Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn“
Power Sourceregional wind and solar electricity used to produce green hydrogen by electrolysisConfidence: Reported
Source: Institute accompanies and examines fuel cell trains on the Heidekraut railway
Source: Institute accompanies and examines fuel cell trains on the Heidekraut railway
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Project GroupWasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn joint projectConfidence: Reported
Source: Hydrogen rail Heidekrautbahn
Source: Hydrogen rail Heidekrautbahn
Project Typeresearch project / pilot joint projectConfidence: Reported
Source: Forschungsprojekt „Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn“
Source: Forschungsprojekt „Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn“
Technologyhydrogen fuel-cell rail multiple units (Siemens Mireo Plus H)Confidence: Reported
Source: Institute accompanies and examines fuel cell trains on the Heidekraut railway
Source: Institute accompanies and examines fuel cell trains on the Heidekraut railway
Project Lifecycle and Change
Event2024-12: hydrogen trains began on the route, 2025-08-20: NEB reported first half-year of train operation and project implementationConfidence: Reported
Source: Forschungsprojekt „Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn“
Source: Forschungsprojekt „Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn“
Sources
| Source | Type | Publisher | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasserstoff im Brandenburger Zugverkehr | Original source | Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn AG | |
| Hydrogen rail Heidekrautbahn | Original source | ENERTRAG SE | |
| Institute accompanies and examines fuel cell trains on the Heidekraut railway | Original source | German Aerospace Center (DLR) | |
| Forschungsprojekt „Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn“ | Original source | Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn AG |