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rail transport
RMT Union Plans Three Saturdays of Strike Action at East Midlands Railway Over Safety Fears
The RMT union has announced strike action by members at East Midlands Railway (EMR) on three Saturdays in August 2026, citing unresolved safety concerns with the new Hitachi Class 810 (Aurora) fleet. The dispute, ongoing since April, centres on faults that the union says pose risks to passengers and staff. EMR and Hitachi Rail maintain the trains meet safety standards but acknowledge performance issues. The strikes will disrupt passenger services and may affect logistics operations reliant on rail.
Logistics India Flags Off First Hydrogen-Powered Train on Jind-Sonipat Route, Signaling Green Rail Shift
India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 17. The train, designed for speeds up to 110 km/h, will run on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. It uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity with only water vapour as emission, marking a milestone for Indian Railways in green mobility.
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.
Logistics IRCTC Adopts Induction Stoves Amid LPG Shortage
The IRCTC has resumed onboard cooking using induction stoves due to a commercial LPG shortage caused by Middle East conflicts. This shift impacts meal preparation on 1,400 trains, affecting 1.7 million meals daily.