Brocom News Network | New Delhi
India has officially entered a new era of green transportation with the launch of its first domestically built hydrogen-powered train, NaMo Green Rail. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the train at Jind railway station in Haryana, making India one of the few countries in the world to operate hydrogen-powered passenger trains.
The train will initially operate on the Jind–Sonipat route and is powered by hydrogen fuel cells, which generate electricity by combining hydrogen with oxygen. The only emission from the train is water vapour, making it a zero-emission alternative to conventional diesel-powered trains.
The indigenous train consists of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and eight passenger coaches, with a capacity to carry around 2,600 passengers. It will initially run at an operational speed of 75 km/h as part of its rollout. Dedicated hydrogen production, storage, and refuelling infrastructure has also been established to support the service.
The launch is part of the Government of India’s broader push towards clean energy, sustainable mobility, and the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Officials believe the technology could play a key role in reducing carbon emissions on non-electrified railway routes across the country.
Key Highlights
- India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail.
- The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jind, Haryana.
- It operates on the Jind–Sonipat route using zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell technology.
- The train can carry around 2,600 passengers and emits only water vapour.
- The project marks a major milestone in India’s clean energy and sustainable transport journey.
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