Within the scope of the project, it was reported that Turkish Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc. will assume a central role and hold all intellectual and industrial property rights.
In a written statement, Minister Uraloğlu said that the cooperation protocol was signed at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure by Turkish Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc General Manager Selim Koçbay and the UK’s Ambassador to Ankara, Jill Morris. He emphasized that the cooperation represents an important step not only for the railway sector but also in terms of environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation goals.
Highlighting that hydrogen fuel cell trains reduce carbon emissions as well as noise pollution while offering a more comfortable mode of transport, Uraloğlu stated that prestigious academic institutions and expert organizations from the United Kingdom will provide technical contributions within the framework of the project. On the Turkish side, he noted that Turkish Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc will play a key role as the prototype production center, adding that hydrogen powered locomotives are planned to be manufactured at Turkish Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc’s Eskişehir Regional Directorate.
Uraloğlu explained that the project has the nature of a research and development initiative, under which know-how and technical support will be provided in key areas such as design, system architecture, power electronics, energy management, and safety. He added that domestic engineering capabilities will be further strengthened throughout this process.
Emphasizing that the cooperation is of great importance not only in terms of production but also technology transfer and knowledge sharing, Uraloğlu said the aim is to build sustainable capacity in hydrogen technologies and develop competitive domestic solutions in line with international standards. Noting that the project is expected to play a decisive role in the long-term transition to environmentally friendly transportation systems, Uraloğlu stated that they view this investment as an important component of the “Century of Türkiye” vision.
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