FLIRT H2 for SBCTA
The FLIRT H2 is a two car Regional Train with Hydrogen PowerPack for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. It is based on the existing FLIRT Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) for SBCTA. Many components and subsystems are identical.
The Hydrogen Train for the SBCTA is the first vehicle in the new FLIRT H2 product family. At the same time the FLIRT H2 will be the first Hydrogen Train in the US. The project is supported by the State of California. The new train will be operated on the 9-mile route from San Bernardino to Redlands University and will perform up to 16 trips per day. This means that the vehicle will have a total daily mileage range of 300 up to 380 miles (480 km up to 600 km).
Being a member of the FLIRT family, the FLIRT H2 has the same modular drive technology: The Multiple Unit is equipped with a scalable PowerPack, that is using modular fuel cells, hydrogen tanks and batteries (on top of the end car) that can be tailored to the requirements of different operation schemes. The FLIRT H2 with its scalable PowerPack is able to drive in train constellations from two up to four cars. Of course, the FLIRT H2 is also available with a pantograph, to be operated in the most energy efficient electric mode, under the wire and to save hydrogen.
Technical features
Technology
Emission-free driving with hydrogen
Emission-free driving in electric mode (optional)
Suited for Californian Climate
LTO Batteries for high recuperation
Sealed modular H2- storage in the PowerPack
Lightweight Aluminium Carbody
Comfort
Powerful, redundant air-conditioning layout
Comfortable seats with tables
Designed to be accessible to disabled and ADA
compliant passenger compartment people
Wide doorways
Level entry, low floor
Safety
Crash design according to FRA and EN standards
Fire-protection and -detection systems
Passenger Information and Communication systems
Hydrogen storage completely separated from passenger area