Written question asked by Viscount Hanworth (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 May 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Large Goods Vehicles and Trains: Fuel Cells
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they favour the deployment of hydrogen fuel cells in trains and heavy goods vehicles in replacement of diesel engines.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the important role of hydrogen in decarbonising the economy, and expects hydrogen and its derivatives to play a role in sectors where there are limited alternative solutions with each transport mode driving progress on the solution that is most appropriate to them.
The Department is supporting the transition to low carbon fuels in surface transport through the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, alongside driving hydrogen research, development and deployment through programmes such as the SAF and ZEV Mandates, ZEHID, UK SHORE, the Advanced Fuels Fund, and the CAA’s Hydrogen in Aviation Regulatory Challenge. The Government will also be publishing a renewed Hydrogen Strategy in 2026 to sharpen priorities and deepen industry collaboration, alongside a forthcoming Zero Emission HGV and Coach Infrastructure Strategy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL16668
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Large goods vehicles Trains Fuel cells
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- 2026-04-29 10:08:25 +0100
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