Haryana
India’s First Hydrogen Train to Debut in Haryana
- 05 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
India’s first hydrogen-powered train is set to debut in Haryana on the Jind–Sonipat route as a flagship pilot project demonstrating cleaner rail technology and greener mobility.
Key Points
- Technology: Uses green hydrogen fuel cells, producing electricity with water vapor as the only emission.
- Hydrogen will be supplied by a plant at Jind.
- Pilot project: It is a part of Indian Railways’ eco-friendly and sustainable rail initiatives, potentially paving the way for hydrogen trains on other corridors.
- Significance: India’s first hydrogen-powered train, promoting zero-emission rail transport and reducing diesel dependence.
- Significantly reduces carbon emissions and supports India’s commitment to sustainable transport and net-zero goals.
- Safety Measures: Equipped with modern safety systems, including hydrogen leak detection and fire prevention technologies.
- Economic Impact: Hydrogen trains expected to reduce operational costs over diesel engines in the long term, supporting sustainable and cost-efficient regional transport.
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