18/07/2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India’s first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind Railway Station on Friday (July 17) during his visit to Haryana.
Designed, engineered and integrated in India, the train has been developed using indigenous technology, reflecting the country’s growing capabilities in advanced railway engineering.
The train has been designed to run at a speed of 110 km/hour but on this section, it will operate at a maximum speed of 75 km/hour.
Most hydrogen passenger trains currently operating globally comprise only two or three coaches and are primarily deployed on short regional routes. In contrast, the Indian Railways trainset has been configured as a 10-coach passenger train with a capacity of around 2,600 passengers, demonstrating the scalability of hydrogen-powered rail transport for high-capacity passenger operations.
The dedicated hydrogen storage, compression and dispensing facility established at Jind will support refuelling operations, creating India's first integrated hydrogen railway ecosystem.
The two power cars, one at each end, produce 1,200 kW (1600 hp) of power per DPC, together enough to push the entire train up to 110 km/h.
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.
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 train is equipped with multi-layer safety systems capable of detecting hydrogen leaks, heat, flames and smoke.
With the introduction of this train, India now joins the select group of countries that have operational hydrogen-powered trains. The other countries are Germany, Japan, China and the United States.
