Indian Railways is soon set to launch India’s first hydrogen-powered train! Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday shared a video post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showcasing a glimpse of the first hydrogen-powered train in India that will be rolled out in the coming days.
India has taken a significant step towards eco-friendly transportation with hydrogen-powered trains. India is set to become the fifth country globally, alongside Germany, France, Sweden, and China, to deploy trains powered by hydrogen technology.
The first hydrogen-powered train service will operate on the route connecting Jind and Sonipat in Haryana.
The minister also detailed plans for supporting infrastructure, including an integrated facility for hydrogen production, storage and dispensation to support the train operations.
The project also includes the development of five Hydrogen Fuel Cell Based Tower Cars for maintenance purposes, with each unit carrying a price tag of Rs 10 crore. For the train operating in Haryana, hydrogen will be supplied through a 1-megawatt (MW) Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser situated in Jind.
According to GreenH Electrolysis, this electrolyser will operate on a continuous basis, producing about 430 kg of hydrogen daily.
