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India set to launch its first hydrogen-powered train this month. It is likely to run on the 89-km-long Jind-Sonipat section.
Indian Railways, in a groundbreaking step towards sustainable transportation, is all set to roll out the country’s first hydrogen-fuelled train by March 31, according to ET Now reports. This eco-friendly innovation will place India among the global leaders in green mobility, alongside nations like Germany, France, China, and the United Kingdom.
The Ministry of Railways had allocated Rs 2,800 crore in 2023-24 to develop a fleet of 35 hydrogen fuel cell-based trains as part of India’s broader vision for clean energy transportation.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that the specifications for these trains were developed by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), ensuring the technology is fully Made in India.
