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MTR to Conduct Trial of Hydrogen-Powered Train on Light Rail System

The MTR Corporation, a leading rail operator, has announced its plans to test hydrogen-powered trains on the MTR light rail system in a significant step towards achieving carbon neutrality.

Tony Lee Kar-yun, the Director of Operations and Innovation at MTR, stated that the company has set ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions by 50% compared to 2019 levels by 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.


To assess regulatory compliance and safety requirements, MTR will soon initiate a six-month trial of hydrogen trains on its light rail system. This trial will provide valuable insights into the feasibility and viability of hydrogen-powered trains as a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel-powered trains.


The adoption of hydrogen-powered trains aligns with MTR's commitment to environmental sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. Hydrogen fuel cells produce electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapor as a byproduct. This clean energy source has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution associated with traditional fossil fuel-based trains.


By conducting this trial, MTR aims to gather crucial data on the performance, efficiency, and reliability of hydrogen-powered trains under real-world operating conditions. This information will inform future decisions regarding the integration of hydrogen technology into the MTR rail network, potentially revolutionizing the transportation sector and contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.


MTR's initiative to explore hydrogen-powered trains represents a proactive approach towards embracing innovative and eco-friendly solutions in the public transportation sector. As one of the leading rail operators in the region, MTR's adoption of hydrogen technology sets a positive example for other transportation companies and reinforces the importance of transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable modes of transport.


The successful implementation of hydrogen-powered trains on the MTR light rail system could pave the way for wider adoption of this technology in other rail networks globally, further accelerating the global transition towards a low-carbon economy.








港鐵將在輕鐵系統上進行氫動力列車試驗


港鐵有限公司,一家領先的鐵路運營商,宣布計劃在港鐵輕鐵系統上進行氫動力列車的試驗,這是實現碳中和目標的重要一步。港鐵的運營與創新總監李家潤表示,該公司設定了雄心勃勃的目標,即到2030年將碳排放量與2019年相比減少50%,並在2050年實現碳中和。


為了評估法規合規性和安全要求,港鐵將很快在輕鐵系統上進行為期六個月的氫動力列車試驗。這個試驗將為氫動力列車作為可持續替代傳統柴油動力列車的方案的可行性和可行性提供寶貴的見解。


採用氫動力列車與港鐵致力於環境可持續性和減少碳足跡的承諾一致。氫燃料電池通過氫氣和氧氣之間的化學反應產生電力,僅產生水蒸氣作為副產物。這種清潔能源可以顯著減少與傳統化石燃料動力列車相關的溫室氣體排放和空氣污染。


通過進行這一試驗,港鐵旨在收集有關氫動力列車在實際運營狀況下的性能、效率和可靠性的關鍵數據。這些信息將指導未來有關將氫技術整合到港鐵鐵路網中的決策,可能徹底改變交通運輸領域,為更綠色和可持續的未來做出貢獻。


港鐵在公共交通領域探索氫動力列車的舉措代表了積極採納創新和環保解決方案的做法。作為該地區的領先鐵路運營商之一,港鐵對氫技術的採用為其他交通公司樹立了良好的榜樣,並強調了轉向更清潔和可持續交通方式的重要性。


如果在港鐵輕鐵系統上成功實施氫動力列車,這可能為全球其他鐵路網絡更廣泛地采用這項技術鋪平道路,進一步加快全球向低碳經濟的轉型。



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