India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train: Advancing Green Rail Mobility🚆

 

🌟 Key Highlights 🌟

🚆 India’s first hydrogen-powered train to be inaugurated on 17th July, 2026 with operations on the Jind–Sonipat section of Northern Railway.

🌿 Powered by a 1200 kW hydrogen fuel cell, the train emits only water vapour and heat during operation.

⚙️ Designed and developed in India, the project demonstrates Atmanirbhar Bharat and advanced indigenous railway technology.

🚉 The 10-car train can carry around 2,600 passengers with an operational speed of 75 kmph.

🏗️ Jind houses India’s largest railway hydrogen storage and refuelling facility, supporting safe and reliable train operations.

🛡️ Multiple safety systems, including leak detectors, flame detectors and 24×7 monitoring, ensure secure operations.

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🔗 ENGLISH: https://www.pib.gov.in/FactsheetDetails.aspx?Id=150774&reg=3&lang=1

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