SNCF signs with Alstom for hydrogen trains
“France has everything it needs to become a hydrogen champion: the French government is fully committed to turning this ambition into reality,” said Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, Minister Delegate for Transport, French Ministry of the Ecological Transition. “We will be covering €47m of development costs for France’s first regional hydrogen-powered train. I am delighted that this support has enabled the four partner regions to confirm their order for the first 14 trains.” According to Alstom, the dual mode electric-hydrogen Coradia Polyvalent train meets the requirements of the French ra...