Date: 18/06/2018

The new Wales and Borders rail franchise could be an opportunity to introduce 'clean' hydrogen-powered trains, a Plaid Cymru AM has said. Simon Thomas made the call off the back of research he commissioned on the potential to developing hydrogen infrastructure for transport in Wales. Hydrogen-fuelled trains emit only steam and condensed water. They are currently being trialled in Germany. The Welsh Government said it supported hydrogen technology. Hydrogen-fuelled cars emit no carbon dioxide - although the production of hydrogen itself can, unless it is produced from renewable energy.

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Wales could take a leading role in developing "clean" hydrogen transport, a report says.