The total project costs amount to 185,000 euros. The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia has now officially approved 50% of the costs.

Shunting with hydrogen instead of diesel
There are currently still around 2,700 diesel locomotives in active shunting service across Germany. This has a particularly negative impact on air quality at the point of use. This challenge is being addressed by the duisport preliminary study funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia through progres.nrw - program area low-emission mobility - in order to examine a long-term conversion to hydrogen-powered locomotives. In addition to a basic feasibility study, the study will analyze the requirements and solutions for a conversion or new construction. The aim is to determine whether a conversion of existing vehicles or completely new constructions should be aimed for.

Alexander Garbar, Deputy Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at duisport: "The official funding approval marks the start of a hitherto unique study in a complex field of application. Thanks to the direct practical relevance, we as the Port of Duisburg can make a fundamental contribution to achieving the climate protection targets. The findings will also be made available to other ports and terminals. A valuable signal for the development of the entire mobility sector and the commitment of those involved in the project.