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Poland to fast-track hydrogen locomotive

18.10.2021 16:00
Poland is moving towards home-produced hydrogen-powered vehicles, officials say.
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Andrzej Adamczyk
Andrzej AdamczykWojciech Kusiński/Polskie Radio

Two major companies have recently joined forces to launch Europe’s first hydrogen locomotive.

“This came as a shock throughout Europe and beyond … This is the second locomotive of its kind worldwide,” said Infrastructure Minister Andrzej Adamczyk.

"The first one was made in Asia, so we are first in Europe," he added.

Radio Poland's Michał Owczarek has the story.

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