Indian Railways issued a clarification regarding a viral video
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Why in news
Indian Railways clarified that a viral video of stone-pelting was old footage of a WAG-12 locomotive, not the newly flagged-off hydrogen train.
Background
The hydrogen train (Train Nos. 74009/74010) was flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on July 17, 2024. It operates on the 89 km Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, stopping at 10 stations.
Facts for Prelims
- S&THydrogen trains: Use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity for traction, producing zero tailpipe emissions.
- FactJind-Sonipat hydrogen train route: Covers 89 km and operates between Jind Junction and Sonipat.
- PostWAG-12: A high-horsepower heavy-haul electric locomotive used by Indian Railways.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of hydrogen-based rail transport in India's transition towards a net-zero carbon economy by 2070.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure bottleneck: High initial capital expenditure and lack of dedicated hydrogen refueling stations along railway corridors.
- Technological transition: Challenges in scaling hydrogen fuel cell durability and safety protocols for high-frequency passenger transit.
- Decarbonization synergy: Integration of Green Hydrogen production with railway logistics to reduce Scope 1 emissions.
Keywords: Green Hydrogen · Decarbonization · Net-Zero 2070 · Sustainable Transport · Energy Transition
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