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Logistics India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Completes 1,200 km Trials, Saves 3,200 Litres Diesel
India's first hydrogen-powered train has completed over 1,200 km of trial runs between Jind and Sonipat, saving 3,200 litres of diesel. The train uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, emitting only water vapour. Indian Railways plans to begin trials on the Delhi route next.
Logistics India's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Covers 900 Km in Five Days on Jind-Sonipat Route
India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train has covered approximately 900 kilometers in its first five days of commercial service on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. The train, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 17, uses hydrogen fuel cell technology and emits only water vapour. The pilot project aims to explore cleaner alternatives for routes where full electrification is not feasible.
Logistics India's first hydrogen train set for July 17 launch: Jind–Sonipat route, 2600-passenger capacity, zero-emission tech
India's first hydrogen fuel-cell train launches on July 17, 2026, on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana. The 10-coach train carries 2,600 passengers, uses PEM fuel cells for zero-emission operation, and is part of a larger integrated hydrogen railway ecosystem including production, storage, and refuelling at Jind.