On September 13, 2025, history was made as San Bernardino County welcomed America’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission passenger train into regular service. The groundbreaking inaugural departure left the station at 10:32 a.m. on Saturday, heading eastbound from the Metrolink San Bernardino Downtown Station. Moving forward, the Zero-Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) will continue with full commuter service […]
(SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF., Sept. 8, 2025) – The long-awaited passenger service debut of San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s (SBCTA) hybrid hydrogen fuel cell-battery electric passenger train, known as ZEMU, will begin Metrolink service on Saturday, Sept. 13. The train will depart the Metrolink San Bernardino Downtown Station in the city of San Bernardino at 10:32 […]
As we move closer and closer to the launch of America’s first Zero-Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU), SBCTA is already sharing the insights gained from the journey of making it a reality. On March 6, 2025, SBCTA Transit and Rail staff hosted a tour for the team at the North County Transit District (NCTD) who are […]
SBCTA’s Zero Emission Multiple Unit project, also known as ZEMU, was recently selected to receive the Dr. Robert Zalosh Hydrogen Safety Excellence Award from the Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS). The ZEMU project was recognized for its dedication to excellence that significantly contributes to the enhancement of safety best practices within the industry. CHS is […]
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is being recognized for its innovation and commitment to providing a cleaner passenger rail option for county residents and communities throughout California. Leaders from the U.S. Congress, California State Transportation Agency, Federal Railroad Administration, Metrolink and Stadler US convened on Thursday at the San Bernardino Depot train station for […]
In the very early hours of June 21, 2024, before sunrise, the revolutionary next generation of clean passenger rail vehicles arrived in San Bernardino County. Slated to begin service this fall between the cities of San Bernardino and Redlands, the arrival of North America’s first self-powered, zero-emission passenger train that will meet Federal Railroad Administration […]
