Japan's first hydrogen hybrid train gears up for trial runs

JR East aims to begin commercial service in 2030

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JR East's Hybari hydrogen hybrid train will start test runs in March. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)

EMI OKADA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- JR East showed off Japan's first hydrogen-powered hybrid train Friday, touting a zero-emissions system developed with Hitachi and Toyota Motor.

The company, formally East Japan Railway, will begin safety testing on the two-car Hybari train in late March. Plans are to start commercial service in 2030.

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