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Detailed explanation-1: -In a world where wonder never ceases, Germany has launched the world’s first-ever railway line powered by hydrogen. The passenger trains will start their operations in the European nation’s Lower Saxony region. Coradia iLint will introduce a total of five units.

Detailed explanation-2: -Germany became the first country to operate the world’s first-ever hydrogen-powered passenger train fleet. The German government has informed that 15 diesel trains will be replaced.

Detailed explanation-3: -Germany has launched the world’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains in the state of Lower Saxony. According to reports, 14 trains with hydrogen fuel cell drive - produced by French manufacturer Alstom - are to replace diesel trains. The total cost of the project is around $92 million.

Detailed explanation-4: -The world’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains was launched by Germany. The first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains has replaced 15 diesel trains that were previously operated on nonelectrified tracks in Lower Saxony, Germany.