Hydrogen Today writes that the record was set in Colorado, the United States and the journey, which took two days, was covered by multiple engineers who took turns driving the rig.

Switzerland-based Stadler has another record under its belt, when it drove a battery-electric train over a distance of 224 kilometers in Germany.

Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler, said that the company "is consistently focusing on the future of rail transportation with alternative drive systems by continuously developing innovative technologies. By using hydrogen as a clean energy source, we are actively contributing to environmental protection and shaping the sustainable and zero emission travel of tomorrow."

Caltrans, the California rail authority, recently ordered 6 hydrogen-powered Flirt 2 trains, which can carry 108 passenger each at a speed of 130 km/h.

Photo source: Stadler