Wiener Linien to Deploy Ten New Hydrogen Buses in Vienna-Döbling Starting December

The Wiener Linien are increasingly focusing on decarbonization in public transport. Already over 80 percent of passengers use environmentally friendly means of transport such as subways, trams, and electric buses. In the future, ten hydrogen buses from the manufacturer CaetanoBus will be used on line 39A, the first fully hydrogen-powered bus line. This line is particularly suitable for hydrogen buses due to its inclines and high passenger volume. After successful tests and driver training, regular operation is now beginning.

Hydrogen Buses on the Road Day and Night Without Refueling

From the outside, the hydrogen buses look very similar to their diesel predecessors, but the technology behind them is completely different. The vehicle combines European vehicle technology with Japanese hydrogen expertise. The Siemens electric motor with 180 kW receives its energy from a Toyota fuel cell with a total output of 70 kW. On the roof, there are five tanks with a capacity of 7.5 kg each (a total of 37.5 kg), which supply the fuel cell with hydrogen. This gives the bus a range of over 400 kilometers, allowing it to operate all day without refueling and even making it suitable for use on the night bus line – a real advantage in public transport. Thanks to hydrogen technology, the bus is lighter than equally sized electric buses and is therefore ideally suited for hilly terrain. The bus offers space for 78 passengers, a combined wheelchair and stroller space, and is fully air-conditioned.

Wiener Linien Test Different Bus Models

The Wiener Linien, together with the Ministry and the EU, are investing around 10.4 million euros in new CaetanoBus vehicles. These air-conditioned buses are stationed at the Leopoldau bus garage, where they are refueled and maintained with green hydrogen. Since 2024, twelve lines have been converted to modern drive technologies, including lines in the city center and several other lines with electric drive. All buses operate emission-free. Wiener Linien continue to test different bus models to remain a leader in climate-neutral mobility and to optimize future purchasing decisions. The acquisition of the hydrogen buses is supported by EU funds as part of the EBIN program of the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility, and Infrastructure.

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