Indian Railways to launch hydrogen train trials in December

Indian Railways will test its first hydrogen-powered train in December on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. This train can reach speeds of 140 km/h and produces only water vapor as an emission. The trial will cover 90 kilometers and is part of Indian Railways' plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. If successful, 35 more hydrogen trains are expected to be introduced by 2025. This initiative aligns India with countries like Germany and Sweden, which have already implemented hydrogen train technology. A pilot project for retrofitting existing trains with hydrogen fuel cells has also been awarded.