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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 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-powered train notified: Jind-Sonipat route, July 17 launch
Indian Railways has notified its first hydrogen-powered train, a 10-coach trainset for the Jind-Sonipat section under Northern Railway. The train will be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on July 17 and features a 1,200 KW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system with a maximum speed of 75 km/h. The project includes indigenous hydrogen storage and refuelling infrastructure at Jind, with PESO licensing and safety measures such as leak detectors.
Manufacturing India's Indigenous Bullet Train Project: An Engineering Leap for Manufacturing
India's first bullet train service on the Surat–Bilimora section is expected by August 2027. The trains will be manufactured indigenously, with a Rs 866.87 crore contract awarded to BEML Limited for two prototype high-speed train sets. This marks a significant engineering leap, requiring new capabilities in lightweight construction, advanced braking, and high-speed control systems.
Manufacturing India to Resume Train Coach Exports to Bangladesh, First Shipment Since Hasina Ouster Likely in July
India is set to resume train coach exports to Bangladesh, with the first shipment of 200 broad-gauge passenger coaches likely in July 2026. The contract, awarded to RITES in May 2024 and funded by the European Investment Bank, was delayed by political transition but is now back on track. Coaches are being manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, Punjab.
Logistics CrossCountry Ranked Worst UK Train Operator as Performance Scores Plummet
Birmingham-based CrossCountry has been ranked Britain's worst train operator by Transport Focus, with only 72% of stops on time and 7% of services cancelled in the three months to March 2026. Passenger satisfaction stands at 79%, well below the 87% national average. Transport Focus has called for urgent improvements to punctuality, information during disruption, and overcrowding.
Logistics Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Tunnel Breakthrough
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of a mountain tunnel breakthrough in Maharashtra. This development is part of the ongoing construction of India's first high-speed rail corridor.
Logistics India's Bullet Train Project Nears Reality After Nine Years
India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is advancing with significant infrastructure developments. Despite delays, the project is entering a critical phase with visible progress.