India's first hydrogen-powered train clocks around 900 km in five days
India has launched its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger train on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. The train uses hydrogen-electric propulsion systems and emits only water vapour, marking a step toward cleaner rail transport.
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This pilot project serves as a testing ground for sustainable rail alternatives on remote and heritage routes, potentially reducing reliance on diesel.
India's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger train has covered around 900 kilometres during the first five days of its commercial operations on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.The train, which was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 17, runs on hydrogen fuel cell technology instead of conventional diesel engines.The train uses two 1,200-kilowatt hydrogen-electric propulsion systems, with onboard fuel cells generating electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen.
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