India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways
The 10-coach pilot train carries about 2,600 passengers and is designed to test hydrogen propulsion on non-electrified routes, officials said.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the NaMo Green Rail, India's first hydrogen-powered train, on an 89-km stretch between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana.
- Union Minister Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw stated Indian Railways is evolving from coal and steam to cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy through hydrogen fuel cell technology.
- Configured as a 10-coach set with capacity for around 2,600 passengers, the train reaches speeds up to 110 kmph and features multi-layer safety systems including automatic shut-off.
- The Ministry established a dedicated hydrogen facility at Jind storing nearly 3,000 kg to support refueling operations, creating India's first integrated hydrogen railway ecosystem.
- Indian Railways intends to scale this pilot into a national programme contributing to the country's long-term Net Zero goal, positioning India alongside Germany and Japan in hydrogen rail technology.
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India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana state, marking another significant step in its push for clean energy transportation and a move towards a carbon-free society.
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India launched the first hydrogen-powered train under a pilot project that would help the government reduce carbon emissions in the railway sector and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. This train is equipped with a 1,200-kilowatt hydrogen battery propulsion system and is on a 89-kilometer track between the towns of Jund and Sonibat in northern Hiriana. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in an X post "It is a very important day for In…
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