The country in South America that will have the first hydrogen -driven train: it will have China technology

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Developed by FCAB and CRRC ZIYANG, the train will move 7 million tons of copper per year from Antofagasta to the port. Photo: Cooperativa Cl

The country in South America that will have the first hydrogen -driven train: it will have China technology

Ruetir | February 7, 2025

Chile has taken an important step in the field of railway innovation by presenting the first hydrogen train in South America. This project, promoted by the Antofagasta Railroad to Bolivia (FCAB) in collaboration with the Chinese company CRRC Ziyang, marks a milestone in the decarbonization of rail transport in the region.

The locomotive, specifically designed to operate on mining routes, seeks to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and optimize energy efficiency in cargo transport. This advance underlines Chile’s commitment to sustainability and technological progress in the railway sector.

The locomotive will initially operate on a journey that connects the FCAB facilities in Antofagasta with the port, transporting part of the 7 million tons of copper and other materials that Chile mobilizes annually. This project is part of the National Sustainability Strategy, aimed at positioning the country as a leader in the use of renewable energy and clean technologies.

Chile launches the first hydrogen train in South America

The hydrogen train in Chile is part of a broader strategy to achieve sustainability objectives. This means of transport is designed to operate in extreme conditions, such as the Chilean northern deserts and mountains, where the electrification of the roads is expensive and unfeasible. According to José Luis Adasme, Chief of Engineering of the FCAB, the locomotive is equipped with 20 hydrogen cylinders and can travel up to 166 kilometers in a single route...more
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1. This is great, and with this being the transport vehicle for that sector of the mining and industrial industries...

...it will surely get the attention of those who work with with other heavy industry vehicles.