Project record
Zillertalbahn 2020+ energy autonomous
Public information about this hydrogen project, including status, location, and technical detail.
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14 sourced values · 1 earlier records · 5 secondary context values
Sourced valueEarlier record, source not yet verifiedSecondary research context
Progress Statusnot implemented on Zillertal route; hydrogen train was to be used in other destinations according to FEN ResearchConfidence: Reported
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
CountryAustriaConfidence: Reported
Source: Zillertalbahn 2020+ Energieautonom mit Wasserstoff
Source: Zillertalbahn 2020+ Energieautonom mit Wasserstoff
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Project Identity and Location
Public NameZillertalbahn 2020+ energy autonomousConfidence: Reported
Source: „HyTrain“: Wasserstoff geht bei Zillertalbahn in Echtbetrieb | Tiroler Tageszeitung – Aktuelle Nachrichten auf tt.com
Source: „HyTrain“: Wasserstoff geht bei Zillertalbahn in Echtbetrieb | Tiroler Tageszeitung – Aktuelle Nachrichten auf tt.com
Site NameZillertal; route between Jenbach and MayrhofenConfidence: Reported
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Administrative AreaTyrol (Tirol)Confidence: Reported
Source: Zillertalbahn 2020+ Energieautonom mit Wasserstoff
Source: Zillertalbahn 2020+ Energieautonom mit Wasserstoff
Project Purpose and Configuration
Carbon Reductionplanned annual saving of 900,000 litres diesel and 2,400 tonnes CO2, reported by FEN ResearchConfidence: Reported
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
Componentshydrogen railcar, hydrogen refuelling system, renewed rail infrastructureConfidence: Reported
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Configuration DetailHydrogen powertrain implemented after optimisation in a ZVB electric railcar; green hydrogen from regional green electricity was planned.Confidence: Reported
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Final Usepublic rail passenger transport / narrow-gauge railcarConfidence: Reported
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
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Productgreen hydrogen (H₂) for rail tractionConfidence: Reported
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Technologyhydrogen fuel-cell powertrainConfidence: Reported
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Source: HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train
Project Lifecycle and Change
EventTyrol decision in 2024 for battery train; hydrogen project to yield to successorConfidence: Reported
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
Lifecycle Stagesuperseded / ended as hydrogen implementation path in FEN Research accountConfidence: Reported
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
ShutdownHydrogen project path shut down/replaced by battery-train decision, as stated by FEN ResearchConfidence: Reported
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
Source: Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen
Earlier records
Technology detailUnknown PtXEarlier record
Original source not yet verified
Original source not yet verified
Secondary research context
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CountryAustriaSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Public NameZillertalbahn 2020+ energy autonomousSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Progress StatusCancelledSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
ProductH2Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
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TechnologyOther ElectrolysisSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Sources
| Source | Type | Publisher | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| „HyTrain“: Wasserstoff geht bei Zillertalbahn in Echtbetrieb | Tiroler Tageszeitung – Aktuelle Nachrichten auf tt.com | Original source | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online | |
| HyTrain — Development of the world’s first hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train | Original source | Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG) | |
| Zillertalbahn 2020+ Energieautonom mit Wasserstoff | Original source | Zillertaler Verkehrsbetriebe AG / DVV Media Group | |
| Regionalprojekt Zillertalbahn 2020+ ... Akku-Zug weichen | Original source | FEN Research / Green Energy Center Europe |