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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...

May 27, 2026 5:29 PM

Indian Railways set to launch first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on Jind-Sonipat route

In a major push towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways is set to introduce the country’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell-based train on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway in Haryana. The 10-car hydrogen-powered trainset, approved by Indian Railways, will operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph and will be driven by a 1200 KW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. The development marks a significant milestone in India’s clean energy transition, placing the ...