Mireo is Siemen’s new regional and commuter train platform. Credit: Ballard Power Systems.

Ballard Power Systems has signed an agreement to develop a zero-emission fuel cell engine for Siemens‘ Mireo light rail train.

The arrangement will see Ballard develop a 200kW fuel cell engine for installation on-board Siemens’ new Mireo vehicle, which is a modular commuter train platform designed to operate at a maximum speed of 160km/h.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

The new train is also equipped with energy-efficient components and intelligent onboard network management systems.

It is expected to consume up to 25% less energy compared to other vehicles with similar passenger capacities.

“This Development Agreement with Siemens, a major industrial conglomerate and leading global train OEM, is a testament to the overall value proposition offered by Ballard’s fuel cell technology.”

Siemens Mobility Division CEO Sabrina Soussan said: “Our cooperation with Ballard is a decisive step towards replacing diesel-powered rail vehicles with emissions-free vehicles in the long term interests of sustainable and climate-friendly mobility.

“We want to be able to offer our customers flexible train solutions for various suburban routes, which vary according to regional conditions and technical possibilities.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The initial deployments of the fuel cell-powered Mireo trains are currently scheduled to begin in 2021.

Ballard Power Systems president and CEO Randy MacEwen said: “We are seeing rapid market demand growing for clean energy fuel cell technology in a range of heavy duty motive applications, including trains, trams, transit buses and commercial trucks.

“This Development Agreement with Siemens, a major industrial conglomerate and leading global train OEM, is a testament to the overall value proposition offered by Ballard’s fuel cell technology in a demanding use case and duty cycle.

“In this application, fuel cells enable electrification with range, without the need for costly catenary wire infrastructure.”

The agreement is noted to have a contemplated value of nearly $9m for Ballard.