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Hydrogen fuel cell drive | TÜV Rheinland

Procurement of multiple unit trains powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

We successfully support the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV, Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association) in supplying and ensuring the long-term availability of 27 multiple units with hydrogen fuel cell drive.

Facts
IndustryRail, Industry
ClientRheinMain Verkehrsverbund (RMV), Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association, Fahrzeugmanagement Region Frankfurt RheinMain GmbH (fahma)
InvolvedTÜV Rheinland InterTraffic GmbH
Time frame06/2017 – 03/2020
Project locationRhine-Main area (Frankfurt)
Main services
  • Preparation of essential parts of the tender documents (technical, operational, economic)
  • Active accompaniment of the entire process
Focus/goal
  • Important milestone for the reduction of pollutant emissions in the promotion of regional rail passenger transport (SPNV) in the Rhine-Main region
  • New vehicles will replace the previous diesel-powered trains on the RB11, RB12, RB15 and RB16 lines from the 2022/2023 timetable change
  • Future-proof solution through an "availability model" in which manufacturers are responsible for the availability of the vehicles – including maintenance, refueling system and hydrogen availability – during the entire service life

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