India's first hydrogen-powered train is expected to run from Jind district in Haryana. The train is being developed by the Northern Railway and is expected to be operational by March 2024. The train will be manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The train is being developed by the Indian Railways and the National Hydrogen Energy Development Agency (NHIDCL).
As per the reports, the train will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells, which produce electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen fuel cells for the train will be supplied by Nel Hydrogen. The only emissions from the train will be water vapor, making it a much more environmentally friendly option than traditional diesel-powered trains.
The train will be the first of 35 hydrogen-powered trains that Indian Railways plans to introduce by 2025. The train will be equipped with a hydrogen storage system that will allow it to travel up to 400 kilometers on a single fill.
The train will be a 12-coach train with a capacity of 1,000 passengers. It will be able to travel at a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour.
The development of the hydrogen-powered train is part of Indian Railways' efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Indian railways are also working on developing electric trains and other green technologies.
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