INFRASTRUCTURE
India joins elite club of green mobility as its first hydrogen-powered train chugs off
- IBJ Bureau
- Jul 18, 2026
Indian Railways has added another feather to its cap in clean mobility, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off India’s first hydrogen fuel cell trainset from Jind in Haryana.
The 10-coach train, running between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana, will cover 90 km in just two hours.
The train generates its own electricity on board using hydrogen, the cleanest fuel known so far, and is a landmark in the green mobility journey.
The train is powered by a 3,200-hp propulsion system – one of the most powerful, hydrogen-powered trainsets in operation – and emits only water vapour.
By leveraging India’s own technology and handling everything from design to assembly domestically, India joins the ranks of countries operating hydrogen railways.
A hydrogen-powered train marks the latest chapter in the evolution of how the Indian Railways has powered its trains, reflecting India’s broader journey from coal and steam to cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy.
Over the past 12 years, rapid electrification has significantly reduced dependence on imported diesel, paving the way for the next leap in clean rail mobility.
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