Go-Ahead Group Announce Fleet of Hydrogen Buses

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The Go-Ahead Group, a leading bus and rail operator in the UK, has launched a groundbreaking fleet of 20 hydrogen fuel cell buses to serve routes in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley, and Horley area. Over the next 18 months, an additional 34 vehicles will be added, creating one of the largest hydrogen bus fleets in the country. To support this fleet, a liquid hydrogen refuelling station will be set up, which will be the largest of its kind in Europe once it reaches full capacity. This station will provide enough fuel for over 100 buses daily.

The hydrogen buses are zero-emission vehicles capable of covering long distances and carrying heavy loads, making them well-suited for intensive local routes around Gatwick that operate 24/7, 365 days a year. The single-decker GB Kite Hydroliner buses, manufactured by Wrightbus, are the first hydrogen-powered vehicles in Go-Ahead's fleet of more than 6,000 buses. Hydrogen will be stored in liquid form at the Metrobus Crawley depot and converted to gas held in tanks on the buses' roofs.

Richard Holden, minister for roads and local transport, praised the initiative, stating that these UK-made hydrogen buses could revolutionise transport for millions, providing quieter and smoother journeys. The project received funding of over £4.3 million from the Ultra-Low Emission Bus scheme. With nearly 3,400 Zero Emission Buses funded across the UK since February 2020, this new fleet brings the country closer to its target of 4,000 ZEBs.

Ed Wills, managing director for Brighton & Hove and Metrobus, expressed delight in introducing 20 new hydrogen buses and a liquid hydrogen refuelling station, which will be the largest in Europe once fully commissioned. Christian Schreyer, Group chief executive of The Go-Ahead Group, believes hydrogen is a crucial element in the decarbonisation of public transport.

The liquid hydrogen refuelling station is owned and operated by Air Products and will be supplied with green hydrogen produced in Immingham. Manish Patel, UK Director of hydrogen for mobility at Air Products, stated that they are proud to be part of this exciting project, delivering green hydrogen from renewable energy sources like the NEOM Green Hydrogen project, which utilises abundant sun and wind. The project represents a great example of companies collaborating and pioneering in the energy transition space, contributing to the decarbonisation of public transport.

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