Nearly any train route currently served by diesel trains can be operated by a hydrogen-powered FCrail solution. From freight and commuter train services to shunt and yard systems, the replacement with fuel cell power is one-to-one. The FCrail range of products is purpose-built to power heavy-duty trains.
Lower life cycle cost
Low total-cost-of-ownership, achieved through product performance optimization, fuel cell stack durability, efficiency and lower maintenance requirements.
Simplified System Integration
Fully integrated fuel cell module with interfaces designed for easy access and installation flexibility in rail applications.
High Performance
Integrated system humidification and pressure optimization offer superior performance, fuel efficiency and durability over a wide range of operating conditions and prevents degradation, delivering >97% availability in vehicle operation.
Performance in Extreme Conditions
Tolerant to a wider range of operating conditions, including freeze start from -25⁰C (-13⁰F) without external energy.
Ballard provides an industry-specific range of fuel cell modules to transition rail to a zero-emission operations using our proven technology and experience. With FCrail™ engines, rolling stock operators can enjoy all the benefits of hydrogen mobility with longer range, no payload compromise and fast refueling.
With over 45 years of industry leading fuel cell experience, Ballard provides optimized fuel cell products for each application and offers a wide range of flexible fuel cell solutions for your motive applications.
Zero-emission commuter trains are critical to future zero emission public transport and fuel cells offer an equal replacement of diesel and CNG engines, with no compromise on passenger service.
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Zero-emission freight trains are critical to the future zero emission transportation of and offer an equal replacement to diesel and CNG engines, with no compromise in service.
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Ballard’s range of fuel cell products offers significant environmental benefits compared to fossil fuels. When fueled by low-carbon hydrogen, Ballard fuel cells deliver true zero-emission power to even the hardest-to-decarbonize sectors.
Absolutely! Several of our products are designed as scalable modules that can be combined as multiple units to deliver more power. The FCmove-XD is an example of a modular design that can be scaled from 120kW to 360kW, with a single interface.
Ballard PEM fuel cell product operate with pure hydrogen gas (SAE J-2719 purity standards). Hydrogen can be produced from different production pathways. We recommend using low-carbon hydrogen to deliver maximum environmental benefits
Like any type of engine, the lifetime depends on its usage and environment. Typically, our fuel cell modules last up to 25,000 hours of operation. Maintenance is limited to changing filters, replacing sensors, coolant pumps, and water separators. With only four moving parts, a fuel cell requires significantly less maintenance than an internal combustion engine.
Several heavy-duty applications can leverage the benefits of Ballard’s fuel cell modules to transition to zero-emission operations without compromising on performance and efficiency.
Examples include: buses, light- to heavy duty-trucks, stationary power generation, commuter and freight rail, marine vessels, port operations, off-road and material handling equipment.