Europe Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Market Forecast to 2030 - Regional Analysis - by Technology, Component, and Rail Type

The Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market was valued at US$ 816.29 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$1.87 billion by 2030; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.0% from 2022 to 2030.

Technological and Infrastructure Development in Transportation Sector Boosts Europe Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Market

Hydrogen-driven trains, battery-operated hybrid trains, hyperloop technology, and electrification in the railway transportation sector are some of the major emerging trends in the transportation sector to boost the propaganda of increasing efficiency and decarbonization. The growing focus on sustainable and environment-friendly alternatives to mitigate environmental pollution is boosting the demand for hydrogen-driven trains as an eco-friendly option in the transportation sector. Companies such as Talgo, Alstom, Ballard Power Systems, and Hyundai are key companies working on developing hydrogen fuel cell trains worldwide. In 2016, Alstom introduced Coradia iLint, a zero-carbon emission train, and it was commercially available in 2018 in Germany. In 2023, Ballard Power Systems presented its advanced FCmove hydrogen fuel cell modules at the UITP Global Transport Summit in Barcelona to support the agenda of reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector. In 2023, Talgo is planning to introduce its hydrogen-driven train in Spain. CRRC and Chengdu Rail Transit combined developed the train.

Europe Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Market Overview

The growing concern about mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and controlling the carbon footprint positively influences the Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market. The increasing advancement in the railway infrastructure and growing technological development in the transportation sector drive the hydrogen-driven fuel cell train market. Germany, France, the UK, and Italy are some of the major contributors to the Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market. The growing number of hydrogen-driven trains and initiatives taken by Alstom Coradia iLint, Talgo, and Siemens Mobility, such as introducing advanced hydrogen fuel cell trains, are major boosting factors for the Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market. The mobility companies in Europe focus on facilitating Europe's transition to low-carbon transportation infrastructure. The European Green Deal also focuses on the region's net zero emissions targets. Increasing government policies to boost the application of green alternatives also positively impacts the market. Mounting the advent of environment-friendly alternatives instead of conventional carbon-emitting options is a major driving factor for Europe's hydrogen fuel cell train market. Increasing fuel prices, focusing on energy-efficient transportation modes, and hassle-free long-distance travel are major driving factors for the market.

Europe Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Market Segmentation

The Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market is bifurcated based on technology, component, rail type, and country. Based on technology, the Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market is segmented into proton exchange membrane fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, and others. The proton exchange membrane fuel cell segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on component, the Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market is segmented into hydrogen fuel cell pack, batteries, electric traction motors, and others. The hydrogen fuel cell pack segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on rail type, the Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market is segmented into passenger rail, commuter rail, light rail, trams, freight, and others. The commuter rail segment held the largest market share in 2022.

Based on country, the Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. Germany dominated the Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market share in 2022.

TWI Ltd, CRRC Corp Ltd, Hyundai Rotem Co, Stadler Rail AG, Talgo SA, Ballard Power Systems Inc, Alstom SA, PESA Bydgoszcz SA, Siemens Mobility GmbH, and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp are some of the leading companies operating in the Europe hydrogen fuel cell train market.