{"id":4989,"date":"2025-08-13T15:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T15:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/13\/indias-first-hydrogen-powered-train-set-for-launch-after-key-test-first-look-revealed\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T15:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T15:35:19","slug":"indias-first-hydrogen-powered-train-set-for-launch-after-key-test-first-look-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/13\/indias-first-hydrogen-powered-train-set-for-launch-after-key-test-first-look-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s first hydrogen-powered train set for launch after key test \u2014 First look revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"622\">Indian Railways\u2019 \u20b9136-crore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/india\/india-tests-first-hydrogen-powered-train-coach-in-chennai-19643683.htm\">hydrogen-powered train<\/a> is set for launch after successfully clearing a major trial, in a push to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost renewable energy use.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"622\">Ministry of Railways unveiled the first visuals on X (formerly Twitter) from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, where the train is undergoing trials.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bharat\u2019s Hydrogen Journey !<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFor the first time in India a hydrogen-powered train is set for its final commissioning, a landmark that showcases India\u2019s rise as a technological powerhouse, driving innovation on the global stage. ????????<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HydrogenTrain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">#HydrogenTrain<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RGwt5COKIC\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">pic.twitter.com\/RGwt5COKIC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2014 Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RailMinIndia\/status\/1955526383796441498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">August 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"1062\">The maiden route will be Jind to Sonipat in Haryana, chosen for its manageable length and readiness. This will make it the first route in India to operate a zero-emission hydrogen train.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"1062\">The train, a converted Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) fitted with hydrogen fuel cells, features a 1,200 HP engine and can carry up to 2,600 passengers, making it the world\u2019s most powerful and longest hydrogen-powered train.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">India\u2019s first hydrogen-powered train is set to redefine rail travel \u2014 clean, green, and future-ready.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nA bold step towards sustainable mobility!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RailRevolution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">#RailRevolution<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CleanEnergy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">#CleanEnergy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RailMinIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">@RailMinIndia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">@AshwiniVaishnaw<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RavneetBittu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">@RavneetBittu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrLMurugan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">@DrLMurugan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PIB_India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">@PIB_India<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DDNewslive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">@DDNewslive<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/airnewsalerts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">@airnewsalerts<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Wq1uV1ZH44\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">pic.twitter.com\/Wq1uV1ZH44<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MIB_India\/status\/1955536937596412247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"anchorLink\">August 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1396\">Under the Railways Ministry\u2019s \u201cHydrogen for Heritage\u201d programme, 35 such trains are planned at a cost of \u20b980 crore each, with \u20b970 crore per route for refuelling and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1396\">Hydrogen trains emit only water vapour, offering a clean alternative for non-electrified and heritage lines like Shimla\u2013Kalka, Darjeeling, and Ooty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1550\">The rollout of the Jind\u2013Sonipat service will pave the way for deployment on other routes, supporting India\u2019s net-zero carbon emissions target by 2070.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1550\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/world\/cooked-alive-europes-wildfires-hit-tourism-spots-and-forests-19653507.htm\">&#8216;Cooked alive&#8217;: Europe&#8217;s wildfires hit tourism spots and forests<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"jsx-59014f905e7c97e3 content-info\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-59014f905e7c97e3\">(Edited by : <!-- -->Priyanka Deshpande<!-- -->)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/india\/india-first-hydrogen-powered-train-set-for-launch-after-key-test-first-look-revealed-19653514.htm\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Railways\u2019 \u20b9136-crore hydrogen-powered train is set for launch after successfully clearing a major trial, in a push to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost renewable energy use. 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