Stadler begins testing hydrogen narrow-gauge train for Sardinia

Stadler has begun testing a hydrogen-powered narrow-gauge train for Sardinia on a new test track in Switzerland. The manufacturer said the trials will allow it to assess the vehicle’s performance before service begins in Italy.

The train has been built for regional transport operator Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti (ARST). According to the source, it is the world’s first narrow-gauge hydrogen train.

Testing began on the new track in Switzerland. The source does not give a service entry date.