Ballard Secures 4.8MW Order from Siemens Mobility to Power Hydrogen Trains in Romania
PR Newswire•06/10/2026•22:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Ballard (BLDP) secures 4.8MW order for 24 FCrail 200 kW modules
- ➤Siemens Mobility will deploy 12 Mireo Plus H trains in Romania
- ➤Romania’s first hydrogen train fleet enters passenger service in 2029
- ➤Fuel cell engine deliveries are scheduled for 2027 and 2028
- ➤Deployment marks the Mireo Plus H platform’s largest commercial rollout
Expert Statements
Marty Neese, CEO of Ballard Power Systems
“We are grateful for our partnership with Siemens Mobility and their passionate commitment to expanding zero-emission rail technology across Europe. Together, we are innovating and delivering clean transport solutions that are leading the industry. This order is the largest deployment of the Mireo Plus H fleet and we are proud to work side by side with Siemens Mobility to deliver the future - today.”
Thomas Graetz, Head of Regional and Commuter Rail at Siemens Mobility
“With this order, we will introduce our proven and trusted Mireo trains as well as hydrogen- powered rail transport to Eastern Europe. The 12 Mireo Plus H trains will make up Romania's first hydrogen-powered train fleet, based on our reliable Mireo platform and the successful deployment of this technology in Germany,”
Ballard Secures 4.8MW Order from Siemens Mobility to Power Hydrogen Trains in Romania PR Newswire
24 FCrail(™) fuel cell modules will power 12 Mireo Plus H trains, Romania's first hydrogen fleet and the platform's largest deployment to date.
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