Mireo Plus H approved for passenger service in Germany

Siemens Mobility has obtained authorisation for its Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains to begin passenger service in Bavaria and Berlin-Brandenburg two major regions of Germany, starting from 15 December.

This latest step is part of Bavaria’s strategy to eliminate diesel trains by 2040.

In Berlin-Brandenburg, Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn will run seven Mireo Plus H trains on the Heidekrautbahn line.

The trains will use locally produced hydrogen, emitting only water vapour and utilising braking energy recovery to enhance efficiency.

They are expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel and cut CO2 emissions by 3,000t annually.

Bayrische Regiobahn will operate the Mireo Plus H trains in Bavaria from 16 December 2024, initially on selected routes in the East Allgau-Lechfeld network, with plans to expand to the Ammersee-Altmuhltal network.