World first as Chinese company converts diesel locomotive to run on hydrogen fuel cells

CRRC says its Ningdong locomotive can hold 270kg of H2, allowing it to operate continuously for up to 190 hours

The newly converted 'Ningdong' locomotive at a CRRC facility in Datong, China. — The newly converted 'Ningdong' locomotive at a CRRC facility in Datong, China.Photo: CRRC Datong

Leigh Collins

Rail China Asia

Published 16 June 2023, 14:10Updated 16 June 2023, 14:12