PM Modi to flag off India’s first Hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat: Know more about this train and adoption of clean mobility in railways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on 17th July. At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will flag off India’s first Hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind railway station. At around 11:30 AM, he will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth around Rs 14,700 crore at Eklavya Stadium, Jind. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Thereafter, Prime Minister will travel to Chandigarh where at around 1:45 PM, he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various development projects worth over Rs 6,600 crore. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Subsequently, Prime Minister will visit Jalandhar where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,470 crore.
Prime Minister will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat, marking an important step towards the adoption of clean and sustainable mobility in the railway sector. Designed, engineered and integrated in India, the train has been developed using indigenous technology, reflecting the country's growing capabilities in advanced railway engineering. With its introduction, India joins the select group of countries that have operational hydrogen-powered trains.
The train is powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology, which converts hydrogen into electricity to propel the train. The process produces only water vapour as a by-product, resulting in zero carbon emissions during operation.
Compared to diesel trains, they eliminate tailpipe emissions, lower dependence on fossil fuels and fossil fuel imports, and operate with significantly less noise.
Unlike conventional electric trains, they do not require continuous overhead electrification infrastructure, as electricity is generated onboard through hydrogen fuel cells, making them a clean and efficient solution. The use of green hydrogen also reduces dependence on electricity generated from fossil fuel-based thermal power plants, supporting India's transition to sustainable transport.
This train is among world's longest and most powerful hydrogen trains
India's hydrogen train features a 10-coach configuration, making it among the longest hydrogen-powered passenger trains developed so far. It is powered by a 3,200 HP propulsion system, making it one of the most powerful hydrogen-powered trainsets in operation.
Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation as well as lay the foundation stone of National Highway projects worth over Rs 12,470 crores in Haryana.