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Hidrojen yakıtlı tren için Türkiye ve İngiltere arasında imzalar atıldı

Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, İngiltere ile işbirliği protokolü imzalanan Hidrojen Yakıtlı Tren Geliştirme Projesi kapsamında, Türkiye Raylı Sistem Araçları Sanayi AŞ'nin (TÜRASAŞ), projede merkez rol üstleneceğini bildirdi. - Anadolu Ajansı

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Türkiye and the UK have signed an agreement for hydrogen-fueled trains.​

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that within the scope of the Hydrogen Fuelled Train Development Project, for which a cooperation protocol was signed with the United Kingdom, Turkey Rail Systems Vehicles Industry Inc. (TÜRASAŞ) will play a central role in the project.​

January 22, 2026 - Updated: January 22, 2026

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In a written statement, Uraloğlu stated that a cooperation protocol was signed between the UK and TÜRASAŞ at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure within the framework of the Hydrogen Fuelled Train Development Project.
Uraloğlu stated that the agreement was signed by TÜRASAŞ General Manager Selim Koçbay and the British Ambassador to Ankara, Jill Morris, and emphasized that this collaboration is an important step not only for the railway sector but also in terms of environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation goals.
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Uraloğlu noted that hydrogen fuel cell trains not only reduce carbon emissions but also lower noise pollution, providing a more comfortable and environmentally friendly travel option. Referring to the collaboration, which will involve contributions from prestigious academic institutions and expert organizations on the UK side, Uraloğlu stated, "On the Turkish side, TÜRASAŞ will play a central role in the project as a prototype production center. A process of knowledge accumulation and technical support in critical technical areas will be carried out in collaboration with relevant stakeholders in fuel cell and system integration. We plan to produce hydrogen-fueled locomotives at our TÜRASAŞ Eskişehir Regional Directorate. This project is R&D in nature, and all rights will belong to TÜRASAŞ."

"Our goal is to build a sustainable capacity in hydrogen technology."​

Underlining that this collaboration will strengthen Türkiye's institutional capacity in the field of hydrogen-powered railway vehicles, Uraloğlu stated, "Within the framework of the protocol, information and technical support will be provided in technical areas such as design, system architecture, power electronics, energy management, and safety. We will further advance our domestic engineering capabilities thanks to this project."
Uraloğlu pointed out that the project is of great importance not only in terms of production but also in terms of technology transfer and knowledge sharing, and noted the following:
"Our goal is to create a sustainable capacity in hydrogen technology and to develop domestic solutions that can compete at international standards. With our efforts in this direction, we will make TÜRASAŞ a regional center in this field. The project will also play a decisive role in the transition to environmentally friendly transportation systems in the long term. We see this investment, which will strengthen green transportation, as an important part of our 'Türkiye Century' vision."