Alstom and Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM) have presented Italy’s ‘first’ hydrogen-powered Coradia Stream train at the EXPO Ferroviaria 2023 event.

The train was presented by FNM, the leading integrated group in sustainable mobility in Lombardy, Italy, along with the manufacturer Alstom, and will enter into commercial service in Valcamonica between late 2024 and early 2025.

It will be utilised along the non-electrified Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line of FERROVIENORD where the rail service is operated by Trenord, as part of the H2iseO project which will see Italy’s first hydrogen valley established in Brescia.

The locomotive is expected to be Italy’s first zero direct carbon dioxide emission train, boasting hydrogen fuel cells, a 260-passenger capacity, and a range of more than 600km.

Michele Viale, General Manager of Alstom Italy and President and CEO of Alstom Ferroviaria, said, “A project that represents significant progress for the entire rail sector and confirms Alstom’s role in anticipating and shaping the future of mobility with new, highly sustainable transportation solutions.