Transport Ministry examines hydrogen train for nationwide rollout
The hydrogen tram is a mass transit system that relies on using hydrogen to generate the electrical energy needed to operate it. This is achieved through fuel cells that convert chemical energy into electricity, with the possibility of supplementing the power with electric batteries. A distinctive feature of this tram is that it can operate without the need for overhead power lines, allowing for flexible route designs within cities and reducing the requirements for overhead electrical infrastructure. An study has been announced to implement the Korean hydrogen tram project in the new capital, aiming to establish the first hydrogen-powered tram line in the Middle East and Africa. This line will be 28 kilometers long and is part of an agreement with Hyundai Rotem to supply 44 low-floor tram cars equipped with air filtration systems. If the study proves successful, the plan is to expand the trial to other capital cities within Egypt to promote modern mass transportation options.
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