The “Netz Düren” rail network, comprising lines RB 21 (North and South) and RB 28, currently operated under contracts with Rurtalbahn, faces the expiration of these agreements in December 2025. Initially, plans were made to introduce hydrogen-powered trains by 2028 as part of a zero-emission initiative supported by federal subsidies. However, new cost-effectiveness analyses revealed significant challenges:
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