TOKYO, Apr 25 (News On Japan) –
The inaugural assembly of a nationwide professional panel targeted on mass-producing hydrogen gasoline cell trains, considered as viable options to diesel engines in rural areas, was held just lately, as a part of the initiative to attaining carbon neutrality by 2050.
During the assembly, discussions centered on the protection measures for dealing with high-pressure hydrogen fuel, amongst different technical subjects. Katsumi Kishitani, Technical Advisor on the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), emphasised the significance of this transition. “Replacing diesel cars currently operating on non-electrified sections with hydrogen fuel cell rail vehicles as soon as possible is a critical issue for the MLIT,” he said.
On April 24, the MLIT convened this panel of specialists to develop requirements for the secure implementation and mass manufacturing of hydrogen gasoline trains. The assembly featured shows on present analysis and operational examples from Europe, the United States, and inside Japan, setting the stage for future in-depth discussions on requirements for emergency responses and the position of high-pressure hydrogen fuel amenities.
Domestically, East Japan Railway Company’s “HYBARI” venture is progressing with plans for implementation by the 2030 fiscal yr, involving ongoing experiments and improvement efforts.
Source: ANN