Pesa to Develop First Tri-Mode Hydrogen-Battery Electric Train in Poland with EU Funding
Pesa Bydgoszcz is developing Poland's first hydrogen passenger train, the HEMU, with 36 million złoty from the EU Recovery & Resilience Fund, part of a 108 million złoty initiative. Funded by the National Fund for Environmental Protection & Water Management, this tri-mode train will operate using overhead electric wires, hydrogen fuel cells, or batteries.
Approximately 40% of Poland's railway lines are unelectrified, presenting a demand for such technology. The project includes a 15,000 m² production facility for hydrogen-powered vehicles and aims to produce 25 hydrogen shunting locomotives, reducing CO₂ emissions by over 7,600 tons compared to diesel. The control system will optimize energy use based on the route, enhancing operational efficiency.
