Mitrac hydrogen and battery solutions for sustainable transport on non-electrified lines

Hydrogen and battery technologies at a glance
As a leader in sustainable mobility, Alstom has developed a wide range of green and innovative technologies to reduce emissions and pollution in catenary-free operation. Customers can choose from a wide portfolio of proven solutions based on Alstom’s unrivalled expertise in both Mitrac H™ hydrogen and Mitrac B™ battery propulsion solutions. Alstom partners with its customers to identify the best solution for their needs.
Rolling stock owners and suppliers can count on Alstom’s research and development capabilities, supported by long-standing experience. Mitrac green propulsion solutions incorporate the latest battery and/or fuel cell technologies and benefit from simulation tools and stringent validation procedures, ensuring that customers receive the latest proven technology, to power both Alstom and non-Alstom trains.
Furthermore, Alstom benefits from in-house design, development, manufacturing, engineering support and customer training capabilities for fuel cells through Helion Hydrogen Power, a subsidiary involved in more than 100 projects with 30 solutions in operation worldwide.
Alstom offers a large portfolio of green traction products for hydrogen, battery, hybrid and bi-mode catenary / hydrogen applications. Our portfolio includes new and refurbishment options, where customers can rely on Alstom’s expertise to determine the best solution for their needs. Mitrac solutions can be flexibly adapted using standard and modular components alongside optimisation tools. Green traction products, in most cases, deliver better performance and comfort than a comparable diesel train.
The Mitrac portfolio is designed to lower CO2 emissions. With great traction performance, a wide range of autonomous operation options, we can even offer an improved service compared with diesel alternatives. For example, energy regeneration during braking makes the portfolio even more efficient.
Alstom provides onboard energy storage products and services as sustainable retrofit solutions replacing, or combined with, diesel traction. Refurbishing trains during scheduled overhauls, these solutions improve the existing fleet and avoid costly electrification upgrades.
The onboard battery energy storage system is installed as an additional package and can fit any type if rolling stock including locomotives, light-rail vehicles, regional and commuter trains.