India’s hydrogen train gets 40-60 riders vs 2,600 capacity; Delhi extension planned

India’s first hydrogen train launched two months ago established Indian Railways’ technological prowess in running the world’s longest and highest-powered hydrogen train.However, even though the train has worked well as a technology demonstrator so far, its occupancy has been lower than expected. This has prompted railway officials to plan an extension of the train to the national capital.Hydrogen train to be extended to Delhi?Indian Railways is considering extending the run of its only hydrogen-powered train to Delhi after the service recorded very low passenger numbers on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, where it currently operates, officials told PTI.Despite the train having a maximum capacity of 2,600 passengers, only around 40 to 60 people board it over the entire journey between Jind and Sonipat, officials said.The low ridership has also resulted in the train making just one round trip each day.