German bid
Its rival Siemens AG is also developing hydrogen trains and the European market is estimated to grow to tens of billions of dollars in the coming years as emissions rules get tougher. While battery packs or power lines can also be used to electrify rail travel and cut pollution, this isn t always a practical solution depending on the route.
European Union lawmakers reached a deal this week to make the bloc s ambitious climate goals legally binding, and stronger rules are expected to affect industries ranging from transport to energy production. The region s railways are on average only about 54 per cent electrified and state-owned operators could face more pressure to replace polluting engines.
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