Is hydrogen suitable for powering railway vehicles in the Czech Republic?

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Authors: Jiří Krejčí, Lukáš Týfa
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Abstract

The aim of this article is to introduce the issue of suitability of hydrogen powering railway vehicles in the Czech Republic in greater detail. The hydrogen consumption, hydrogen powered railway vehicle range as well as purity of hydrogen, infrastructure of the hydrogen production and economic aspects are discussed in the paper. Finally, it seems that hydrogen powered vehicles are not suitable for operation in the Czech Republic.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Railway Systems and Energy Efficiency

Publication details

Journal / source
Transportation research procedia
Volume
93
Pages
45–49
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN