Hydrogen Trains – An Effective Alternative to Rail Electrification?
22nd May, 2018About the Seminar
This one day Workshop looks at the growing interest in hydrogen trains in Scotland and the United Kingdom. It looks at developments in the rest of Europe such as the introduction of hydrogen trains in Lower Saxony with three more Lander taking trains by 2022. Austria’s Zillertal Railway has also recently announced that it is opting for hydrogen trains on its narrow gauge railway.
The Workshop examines the challenges that need to be addressed in the introduction of hydrogen trains in the UK. This includes the technical challenges that need to be solved if the technology is adapted to heavy duty transport like rail. It will include case studies in the UK and Europe. There will be a Keynote Address from Fiona White, Deputy Director of Trains Strategy and Operations at the Department for Transport. The Workshop will end with a Panel Discussion which looks at the way in which the UK can move from trials to implementation; especially how it can be introduced into a rail system built around franchises.
“I have talked to senior people in the industry who believe that there will only be one generation of bi-modes and the second generation will be hydrogen. We are now looking to get the first hydrogen trains on our network in a very short space of time. The technology is really moving apace.”
Chris Grayling, UK Secretary of State for Transport – January 2018
“I welcome the commitment by industry professionals to generate new solutions to enhance our transport networks in Scotland in order to boost sustainable, inclusive growth. I look forward to this Workshop progressing this important Agenda”
Humza Yousaf, Scottish Government Minister of Transport – Message to Workshop
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Agenda
Registration and Coffee
Welcome and Introduction by Jon Jordan, Director, European Policy Solutions
Fuel Cell Applications for Railways - Addressing the Challenge
Robert Missen, Head of Unit B-3, Research and Innovation, DG Move, European Commission
Rory Dickerson, Senior Engineer, Network Rail
Nigel Holmes, SHFCA
Adam Chase, Director, E4tech
Chair: Adam Chase, E4tech
Round Table Discussion
Tea, Coffee and Networking
The Potential Role of Hydrogen in Scotland's Energy Future
Stuart McKay, Scottish Government
Adapting the Technology
Fuel Cells for Rail Applications
Oben Uluc, Sales Director, Ballard Power Systems
Powering Rail with Captured Renewable Energy
Mark Kammerer, Business Sales Manager, Hydrogenics
Buffet Lunch and Networking
13.15
ADAPTING THE TECHNOLOGY (Part Two)
Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure
Mark Griffin, Market Development Manager, Clean Fuels, BOC Gases, UK and Ireland
Experiences from the Railway Sector – integrating fuel cell technology
Mike Muldoon, Head of Business Development and Marketing, Alstom UK
Chair: Nigel Holmes, Chief Executive, Scottish Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association.
Questions and Answers
Case Studies
Studying the Feasibility of Hydrogen Trains in Toronto
Ian Sutherland, Jacobs
The Introduction of Hydrogen Trains in the Northern Netherlands
Michiel Deerenberg, Prorail, Netherlands
Hydrogen Train Potential in the United Kingdom
Stephen Kent, University of Birmingham
Chair: Adam Chase, Director E4tech
Questions and Answers
Coffee and Networking
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Fiona White, Deputy Director, Train Strategy and Operations, Rail Group, Passenger Services, Policy Operations and Change, Department for Transport
Panel Discussion: From Trials to UK Implementation
Mike Muldoon, Head of Business Development and Marketing Alstom UK
Bill Ireland, Chief Executive, Logan Energy
Tim Burleigh, Head of External Relations, Eversholt Rail
Barry Graham, Senior Rail Advisor, Northern Rail
Adam Timewell, Rail Franchise Commercial Manager, Rail North Partnership
Facilitator: Jon Jordan
Ensuring that Hydrogen Trains are High on the Scottish and UK Transport Agendas
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Delegate Fee:
Early Bird Rate until 11 May 2018: £65 +VAT
Rate from 12 May 2018: £95+VAT
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