Beyond Vande Bharat: Why Hydrogen Trains Could Be The Next Big Thing For Indian Railways

Beyond Vande Bharat: Why Hydrogen Trains Could Be The Next Big Thing For Indian Railways

Last Updated:July 10, 2026, 1:21 PM IST India is joining a small group of countries experimenting with hydrogen-powered rail transport. Here’s why the technology matters and what the first pilot aims to achieve. The hydrogen-powered train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, covering a distance of 89 km in each direction. (X/ @RailMinIndia)…

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What Is Green Hydrogen? India Set To Roll Out 35 Engines Using This Technology; Each Train To Cost Rs…

What Is Green Hydrogen? India Set To Roll Out 35 Engines Using This Technology; Each Train To Cost Rs…

Last Updated:September 02, 2025, 12:50 is Indian Railways recently trialled the first hydrogen-powered coach, taking a step towards ultimately building enough hydrogen-powered trains for a decarbonised system by 2070. What to expect from hydrogen trains in India. (Photo Credits: X) In a stepping stone towards ultimately building India’s first hydrogen-powered trains, Indian Railways successfully trialled…

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