PM Modi to flag off India’s first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana as part of a larger infrastructure development tour. The visit includes the inauguration of various road projects, medical colleges, and a Sikh museum, totaling over ₹25,000 crore in investments.
Why it matters
This marks a significant step in India's transition toward sustainable green energy in the public transport sector.
In a push towards sustainable transport, modern healthcare, and advanced connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab on Friday (July 17, 2026) on a day-long tour in which he will unveil initiatives valued at over ₹25,000 crore. The highlight of the multi-State visit will be the flagging-off of India’s first-ever hydrogen-powered fuel cell train at Jind in Haryana.
Designed and integrated indigenously, this 10-coach train is among the world’s longest and most powerful hydrogen-fuelled passenger trainsets, powered by a 3,200 horsepower (HP) propulsion system.
Unlike traditional trains, it generates its own electricity onboard through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen, leaving behind water vapour.
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