Kuching, Sarawak, is set to make history with the introduction of the world’s first hydrogen-powered smart tram, part of the Sarawak Rapid Transit (ART) Hydrogen Vehicle (H2V) project. This groundbreaking tram is scheduled to commence passenger operations in the fourth quarter of 2025.

An exciting development is on the horizon as the hydrogen-powered smart tram embarks on a two-month engineering trial, commencing on September 4.

This milestone achievement represents a significant leap forward for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), setting a new standard for sustainable and intelligent public transportation.

According to Sarawak Metro, its ART H2V can carry up to 300 passengers at a time and has a maximum speed of 70kmh. Aside from the Blue Line, phase 1 of the KUTS project also includes the Red Line which links Kuching Sentral and Pending.