India's first hydrogen-powered train has completed over 1,200 kilometers of operations on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, saving more than 3,200 liters of diesel. Developed entirely by Indian Railways, the train emits only water vapor and uses onboard hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity. It is a 10-coach train with two hydrogen driving power cars delivering 2,400 kW of power, supported by lithium iron phosphate batteries. Indian Railways built a dedicated hydrogen storage and refueling facility at Jind, capable of storing nearly 3,000 kilograms of green hydrogen at up to 500 bar pressure. The train includes multiple safety systems for leak detection, heat, and smoke. Following initial trials, Indian Railways plans to begin testing on the Delhi route, aiming to expand hydrogen rail infrastructure and reduce fossil fuel dependence across the country.
