Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn
Basdorf, Brandenburg, Germany
About
Founded in 2008, Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn is a renewable energy company headquartered in Basdorf, Germany specializing in Hydrogen.
Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn is a pioneering research and development project that implements hydrogen fuel cell technology in regional rail transport. The project operates seven Siemens Mireo Plus H trains on the Heidekrautbahn network, replacing diesel-powered vehicles. Green hydrogen is produced by ENERTRAG via electrolysis using renewable wind and solar energy from the region. The hydrogen infrastructure includes a dedicated electrolysis plant with 4 MW capacity, gas storage for 1,800 kg, and a fueling station in Basdorf capable of dispensing 120-150 kg of hydrogen in 20-30 minutes. The project achieves CO2 emission reductions of approximately 2,500 tonnes annually and eliminates 840,000 liters of diesel consumption. Scientific accompaniment is provided by Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Regular operations commenced in December 2024 following test phases.
Headquarters
Basdorf, Germany
Founded
2008
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Barnim, Brandenburg, Berlin-Brandenburg
Industry Memberships
National Innovation Programme Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW GmbH)
Projects
Wasserstoffschiene Heidekrautbahn
Sustainability
2.5k
Tonnes CO₂/yr avoided
Partnerships
Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn, Siemens Mobility, ENERTRAG SE, Kreiswerke Barnim GmbH, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, German Aerospace Center (DLR)