The State of California and Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler have signed an agreement for the supply of hydrogen trains this Thursday. Under the contract worth 80 million US dollars (approximately 75 million euros), Stadler will provide the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Caltrans with four hydrogen fuel cell trains, with an option to […]
We should consider that here in Boston as well. Every time the T talks about electrifying the commuter lines, it quickly turns into decades and too many billions of dollars. Maybe hydrogen trains would let us step away from diesel
Honestly. Id be happy with them correctly funding the T and having it function first. Id love for a more eco friendly train system, but a functional system will reduce the number of drivers.
With that said. Hydrogen would be great, as would electric.