India’s first hydrogen train: Jind-Sonipat route, speed and passenger details
India’s first hydrogen-powered train is likely to be flagged off by PM Modi from Jind in Haryana on July 17. The train will run on the Jind-Sonipat route, cover around 356 km daily and use hydrogen fuel cells that release water vapour instead of diesel smoke. New Delhi: India’s first hydrogen-powered train is likely to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Jind railway station in Haryana on July 17, according to PTI, citing Railway Ministry sources. The train has completed trials over the past two-and-a-half months and is expected to begin commercial operations after the inauguration. The train will run on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana and cover about 356 km daily through two round trips. For passengers, it may look like another train from the platform. But under the hood, it is a very different machine. It uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity and releases water vapour, making it one of Indian Railways’ most watched clean energy projects. PM Modi likely...