Modi launches India's first hydrogen train, carrying up to 2,600 passengers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's first hydrogen-powered train on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. The 10-car trainset, powered by a 1200 kW hydrogen fuel cell system and carrying up to 2,600 passengers at speeds of up to 75 kmph, marks India's adoption of clean technology in railways. This pilot project includes hydrogen storage and refuelling facilities and joins countries like Germany, Japan, China, and the United States in developing hydrogen-powered rail travel.
18 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Prime Minister Modi officially launched India's first hydrogen-powered train, a 10-coach train operating between Jind and Sonipat.
19 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Indian Railways clarified that the country's first hydrogen train requires a diesel engine for maintenance.
20 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Indian Railways clarified a viral video showing stone-pelting on a hydrogen train was footage of an older locomotive.
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