Wiener Linien plans to roll out ten hydrogen-fueled buses on Line 39A by 2025, marking a significant step towards sustainable public transportation.
Through a competitive European tender process, CaetanoBus, in partnership with Toyota, clinched the deal to supply the cutting-edge H2.City Gold buses.
Expanding its commitment to eco-friendly mobility, Wiener Linien recently inaugurated a Center of Excellence for electromobility and successfully transitioned two bus lines to electric buses. Now, the focus turns to integrating hydrogen-powered solutions to enhance sustainability efforts.
The upcoming fleet of H2.City Gold buses, measuring 12 meters and incorporating Toyota’s advanced fuel cell technology, will be refilled at the hydrogen station situated at the Leopoldau bus depot. Leveraging the existing hydrogen infrastructure, Wiener Linien aims to seamlessly introduce these hydrogen buses onto Line 39A, fostering a swift shift towards zero-emission public transit.
Line 39A, running between Heiligenstadt and Sievering, poses unique challenges due to gradients, short distances between stops, and high passenger volumes, making it an ideal candidate for hydrogen buses. Wiener Linien’s decision to opt for hydrogen buses follows extensive testing that revealed the inadequacy of a prior bidder’s vehicle for Vienna’s demanding urban transport system, prompting a fresh tender process that culminated in CaetanoBus winning the contract.
Vienna’s strategic move towards a hydrogen-based transportation system aligns with its ambitious climate goals. Peter Hanke, Vienna’s City Councillor for Public Transport, emphasized the city’s swift transition to emission-free bus propulsion, with the €90 million investment in electric and hydrogen buses demonstrating successful European collaboration for a greener future.
