China's first hydrogen locomotive for commercial use started trial operation in Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province on Saturday, filling a gap in southwest China's hydrogen-powered rail freight transportation.
The locomotive is currently used in shunting operation at the city's Meijin Railway Station.
It is capable of running 140 to 150 kilometers at a time after being charged with 60 kilograms of hydrogen, and has a hauling capacity of over 4,500 tonnes.
On the same day, 100 hydrogen heavy trucks and four hydrogen fuel cell buses were also put into use in Liupanshui.
China's 1st hydrogen locomotive starts trial commercial operation
