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How many fuel cell systems are there in a hydrogen fuel cell tram?

One suspended module is placed between the intermediate modules. The fuel cell system of the hydrogen fuel cell tram consists of PMC, FDC, hydrogen tank, energy storage system, cooling system and propulsion system. The figure below shows only one of the two fuel cell systems applied to the hydrogen fuel cell tram.

What is the propulsion system of a hydrogen fuel cell tram?

The propulsion system of the hydrogen fuel cell tram is the latest system to which the PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) as a traction motor is applied. The power converter consists of a traction inverter, an auxiliary converter and a braking resistor. It is installed on top of modules A and B.

What is a cargo tram?

The cargo tram is a converted P-carriage. It only transports goods. The train is driven by employees who have a driving licence but no licence to carry passengers. As a result, no regular trips are cancelled to operate the cargo tram.

How does a hydrogen fuel cell tram work?

The hydrogen fuel cell tram is equipped with a low-floor articulated vehicle, which provides better passenger convenience while getting on and off. The height of the floor is only 350mm, allowing wheelchairs and strollers get on and off easily via a manual ramp. Thus, it also reduces the time it takes to pick up passengers at the station.

How does the VGF cargo tram work?

The VGF cargo tram transports Amazon parcels from the ‘Stadion’ stop to stops in the city centre and the Gutleut district. The cargo tram is a converted P-carriage. It only transports goods. The train is driven by employees who have a driving licence but no licence to carry passengers.

Should Frankfurt am Main use a cargo tram?

“For the city of Frankfurt am Main, the use of a cargo tram lends itself to building on the experiences of the already implemented VGF pilot project “Last-Mile-Tram” from 2019.” (Measures for logistics concept M5, page17)