Wiener Linien is set to introduce ten hydrogen-powered buses on Line 39A by the end of 2025. Following a European tender process, CaetanoBus, in collaboration with Toyota, emerged as the successful bidder to supply the H2.City Gold buses.
With the inauguration of a new Center of Excellence for electromobility last week and the complete transition of two bus lines to electric buses, Wiener Linien is now turning its focus towards hydrogen-powered solutions to further its sustainability goals.
Wiener Linien turns 39A line to hydrogen
The H2.City Gold buses, each measuring 12 meters in length and equipped with Toyota’s fuel cell technology, will be refueled at Wien Energie and Wiener Netze’s hydrogen station located at the Leopoldau bus depot. Leveraging the existing hydrogen infrastructure, Wiener Linien aims to seamlessly integrate hydrogen buses into its operations, ensuring a smooth transition towards emission-free public transportation.
Wiener Linien will completely switch to hydrogen buses on line 39A between Heiligenstadt and Sievering in 2025. Due to gradients, short distances between stops and high passenger volumes, this is one of the most demanding lines in the city, which is why hydrogen buses are particularly suitable for these routes.
