PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen train; check route, timings & how it works
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana, marking a shift toward greener rail mobility. The 10-coach train will operate between Jind and Sonipat, serving as a pilot project for remote and heritage routes.
Why it matters
This launch represents a significant technological milestone in India's efforts to decarbonize its massive railway network and reduce reliance on diesel.
India's first hydrogen train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at the Jind railway station in Haryana. With this launch, India joins a list of select countries in the world that have trains running on hydrogen as a fuel. The launch is part of a larger plan to shift towards greener mobility options, with hydrogen being considered the greenest fuel. The pilot project will provide learnings for remote and heritage routes on Indian Railways, where hydrogen-powered trains can be a viable alternative solution to route electrification.In the last 12 years, Indian Railways has substantially reduced its dependence on imported diesel through rapid electrification.
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