Inside Russia’s Hydrogen Train Project for Sakhalin

Russia is building its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, marking a historic shift in how rail transport could operate on non-electrified routes. Designed on the low-floor Pegasus platform, the train combines hydrogen fuel cells with onboard energy storage, offering long range, zero local emissions, and full autonomy without overhead wires. In this video, we explore how the hydrogen train works, why Sakhalin was chosen as the pilot region, and how booster cars house power modules and hydrogen tanks. We examine real-world operating ranges, design speed, infrastructure challenges, and how hydrogen compares with diesel and traditional electrification. With nearly half of Russia’s rail network still non-electrified, hydrogen could offer a cleaner and potentially more economical alternative—if costs, infrastructure, and regulation align. Is this a niche experiment or the beginning of a new era for Russian railways? Let’s break it down. #HydrogenTrain #RussianRailways #CleanTransport #HydrogenEnergy #FutureOfTransport #RailTechnology #ZeroEmission #Sakhalin #AlternativeEnergy #HydrogenPower #RailInnovation #GreenTransport #Trains #EnergyTransition Be a Member for exclusive privileges - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCviEFTf1xIPKsjmyF_zvFug/join Twitter : https://x.com/AltitudeAddicts Website: https://www.altitudeaddicts.com