India’s first hydrogen-powered train notified: Know route, launch date & what makes it special
India is set to launch its first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route, with an official unveiling expected by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project aims to promote sustainable transportation and technological innovation within the Indian railway network.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights India's commitment to clean energy and the modernization of its massive rail infrastructure to meet net-zero goals.
India’s first hydrogen train has been notified by Indian Railways. The new hydrogen-powered train is expected to be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on July 17. He will also unveil a series of other infrastructure projects across Haryana, state minister Krishan Kumar Bedi said on Thursday.The government says that project underscores Indian Railways' wider focus on technological innovation, improved energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable transportation, while supporting India's national objectives on clean energy and achieving net-zero carbon emissions.India’s first hydrogen train: Route, speedIndian Railways has cleared the introduction of a 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset for the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section under Northern Railway. The train is expected to begin operations soon and will have a maximum operating speed of 75 kmph, powered by a 1,200 KW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system.The train has been fully designed and developed in India.
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