‘This is great, India!’, says ex-UNEP chief Erik Solheim on first hydrogen train

July 17, 2026 12:04 PM

‘This is great, India!’, says ex-UNEP chief Erik Solheim on first hydrogen train

“This is great, India!”, remarked former UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Erik Solheim on Friday, hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana’s Jind. The train has 10 coaches, making it one of the largest hydrogen-powered passenger trains in the world. “The project combines advanced propulsion technology with dedicated hydrogen storage, refuelling and operational infrastructure, and will demonstrate the ...

PM Modi to launch India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind today

July 17, 2026 8:44 AM

PM Modi to launch India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana's Jind on Friday, marking India's entry into a select group of nations exploring hydrogen for cleaner rail transportation. The hydrogen train, which will run between Jind and Sonipat, is a major achievement as the project reflects Indian Railways' broader commitment to innovation, energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable transportation, and supports India's national clean energy and net-zero ca...