India's first hydrogen train set for launch: All you need to know
India is launching its first hydrogen-powered passenger train on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana. The train generates its own electricity onboard, emitting only water vapor and heat, as part of a broader national effort to modernize and decarbonize the railway network.
Why it matters
This project represents a significant step in India's transition to sustainable transport and the development of an integrated hydrogen energy ecosystem.
India is set to get its first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the train on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, marking a new chapter in the country’s transition towards cleaner transport. India's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset is designed to generate its own electricity onboard using hydrogen instead of relying on overhead electric wires or diesel engines.The launch comes after compilation of one of the world's largest railway electrification drives, with more than 99% of its broad gauge network now electrified. The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset represents the next step in this journey, generating electricity onboard while producing only water vapour and heat as by-products.
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