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July 25, 2026 5:41 PM

India’s first hydrogen train saves over 3,200 litres of diesel in first 1,200 km of operations

India's first hydrogen fuel cell train, flagged off between Jind and Sonipat on July 17, has travelled more than 1,200 kilometres in its first week of operation, saving over 3,200 litres of diesel while emitting only water vapour, according to the Ministry of Railways. The train, which marks a significant milestone in India's transition towards clean and sustainable rail transport, generates electricity onboard through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. The process powers the trai...

July 17, 2026 4:13 PM

PM Modi launches Rs 14,700-crore development projects in Haryana, flags off India’s first hydrogen train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around ₹14,700 crore in Haryana's Jind, describing the occasion as a historic milestone for the state and the country. The projects span railways, highways, healthcare and cultural infrastructure, with the highlight being the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said Jind had permanently secured its place in history wi...

July 17, 2026 1:52 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw credits PM Modi’s leadership for historic hydrogen train launch; calls it a ‘huge technological achievement’

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday hailed the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train in Jind, Haryana, describing it as a major technological milestone and a testament to the country's growing self-reliance in advanced rail technology. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Vaishnaw credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for enabling India to develop indigenous hydrogen technology, placing the country among a select group of nations with the capability to desig...

July 17, 2026 10:46 AM

Jind welcomes India’s first hydrogen-powered train, residents call it a ‘historic milestone’ for Haryana

Excitement swept across Haryana's Jind on Friday as residents welcomed the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train, with the train adorned with flowers and balloons ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The hydrogen fuel cell-powered train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route, marking a significant milestone in India's transition towards cleaner and more sustainable rail transportation. Residents gathered in large numbers to celebrate the occasion, describing t...

July 17, 2026 10:00 AM

‘Today is a landmark day for Atmanirbhar Bharat’: PM Modi ahead of launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed India's first hydrogen-powered train as a historic milestone, describing it as a landmark day for Atmanirbhar Bharat and the country's journey towards sustainable development. Ahead of the inauguration of the country's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, the Prime Minister congratulated everyone associated with the project. "Today marks the realization of India's dream of getting its first hydrogen-powered train. It is a land...

July 17, 2026 9:38 AM

India’s first hydrogen-powered train: All you need to know

Indian Railways is set to enter a new era of clean and sustainable transportation on Friday with the launch of India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train. Scheduled to operate on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway, the project marks the country's first major step towards adopting hydrogen fuel cell technology for rail transport and places India among a select group of nations exploring hydrogen-powered rail mobility. Developed as a pilot initiative, the project combines indig...

July 17, 2026 9:21 AM

India’s first hydrogen train signals a new era of green rail mobility

When India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train rolls out on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana, it will mark far more than the launch of another railway service. It will represent the next chapter in the evolution of Indian Railways - from the age of steam and diesel to one powered by one of the world's cleanest fuels. Designed to carry around 2,600 passengers across 10 coaches, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset is not only India's first such train but also one of the largest hydrogen-p...

July 17, 2026 9:24 AM

PM Modi to visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab today; launch projects worth Rs 26,800 crore, flag off India’s first hydrogen train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab today to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth around ₹26,800 crore across the three regions. The visit will include the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train, the inauguration of major highway and railway projects, healthcare and education infrastructure, and the foundation stone of a Sikh Museum in Kurukshetra. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi will...