Successful first drive of the world's first hydrogen regional train with X-STORE cylinders
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Alstom, a leading provider of rail technology, has been developing the world's
first hydrogen powered regional train, Coradia iLint, which is equipped with
xperion's lightweight X-STORE® Type 4 high-pressure cylinders. The first
prototype train has successfully been assembled and fueled with hydrogen. The
train will initially run on Alstom's own test tracks within Germany. In the next
step, the tests will be extended to external test tracks.
"This new development enables regional trains to run on rail tracks without
overhead lines, and provides a zero-emission and quiet passenger transport by
rail" says Dr. Thorsten Weber, Director Program Management at xperion.
Last year, Hexagon Composites' subsidiary, xperion Energy & Environment,
announced that they had been awarded by Alstom to supply hydrogen cylinders to
its first prototype trains. The cooperation between xperion and Alstom is an
important strategic step for Hexagon Composites to extend its hydrogen
application portfolio also to the rail sector.
Photo: Alstom | Alstom's hydrogen train Coradia iLint
Learn more about:
Coradia iLint
For more information:
Solveig D Saether, Communication Manager, Hexagon Composites ASA
Telephone: +47 906 34 977 | solveig.saether(at)hexagon.no
About Alstom
As a promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom develops and markets systems,
equipment and services for the railway sector. Alstom manages the widest range
of solutions in the market - from high-speed trains to metros and tramways -
customised services (maintenance, modernisation) and infrastructure and
signalling solutions. Alstom is a world leader in integrated railway systems. It
recorded sales of ?6.9 billion and booked ?10.6 billion of orders in the
2015/16 fiscal year. Headquartered in France, Alstom is present in over 60
countries and employs 31,000 people today.
For more information, visit www.alstom.com
About Hexagon Composites and xperion Energy & Environment
Hexagon Composites (OSE:HEX) is a publicly listed company with its headquarters
in Aalesund, Norway. It operates some of the world's most advanced facilities
for designing, testing and manufacturing of all-composite cylinders and systems
for gas applications.
xperion Energy & Environment, headquartered in Kassel, Germany, is a leading
manufacturer of Type 4 high pressure cylinders for the automotive industry and
gas transportation. In October 2016 Hexagon Composites acquired xperion to
strengthen its position in the global composite pressure cylinder and systems
market.
For more information, please visit www.hexagon.no
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