Indian Railways has entered a new era of clean and sustainable transportation with the launch of its first indigenous hydrogen-powered train. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the zero-emission, 10-coach trainset, which will operate on the 89-km Jind–Sonipat section of the Northern Railway in Haryana. With this, India joins a select group of countries exploring hydrogen-powered rail transportation. These include Germany, Japan, China and the United States. The locomotive is designed to generate its own electricity onboard using clean hydrogen fuel cells. The project combines advanced propulsion technology with dedicated hydrogen storage, refuelling and operational infrastructure.
