Alstom will supply a mobile hydrogen supply unit to Wiener Neustadt depot, south of Vienna, with trials expected to operate to Fehring. The €1.87m contract includes hire, maintenance of the fuel station and the supply of hydrogen.

ÖBB is currently testing various alternative traction systems including Siemens’ battery-powered Desiro Eco, which is operating in revenue service.

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