Hydrogen train trial run: India’s first hydrogen trainset has successfully completed its oscillation trial run. The test was conducted by the as part of the evaluation process. With its introduction into commercial service, India will join an elite global league of countries including Germany, Sweden, Japan and China – that operate hydrogen-powered trains.
The country’s first hydrogen-powered train will run between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana. Developed by -based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), this new train ensures a major step towards cleaner and greener rail transport in the country.
In a written statement in the , Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the project involved designing from first stages to prototype manufacturing and marked the first-time development of hydrogen traction technology in Indian Railways (IR). He added that the manufacturing of the hydrogen trainset has been completed.
“The project establishes the commitment of IR towards advancements in alternative energy-powered train travel thereby ensuring a cleaner and greener future for the country’s transportation sector in order to meet net-zero carbon emission targets of IR,” he added.
The Union Minister also stated that a dedicated hydrogen production plant has been set up at Jind to supply fuel for the trainset. He added that hydrogen is being produced through the electrolysis process which is a key component of green hydrogen generation.
