Rail operator RMV will reportedly return to diesel trains until the end of 2025 after Alstom recalled its largest hydrogen train fleet in Germany, citing component reliability issues.
The fleet, which operates in the mountainous Taunus region, will be replaced by 16 leased diesel units from Alstom’s Lint 41 series to run on route RB15 between Bad Homburg and Brandoberndorf.
The French train manufacturer has recalled its iLint hydrogen units after two years of unreliable operations. H2 View understands that Alstom will cover all the contract costs of the diesel train leases, which will run until the end of 2025.
RMV has reiterated its commitment to hydrogen technology as its priority, and hydrogen-powered trains will continue to operate on route RB12 between Königstein im Taunus and Frankfurt.
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