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PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen‑powered train in Haryana
✍️ ddnews.gov.in
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:31 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s inaugural hydrogen‑fuel train in Haryana, marking a milestone in green rail transport.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially flagged off India’s first hydrogen‑powered train during a ceremony in Haryana. The launch underscores the government’s push toward cleaner energy solutions for the rail sector.
The hydrogen train, equipped with fuel‑cell technology, is expected to run on renewable hydrogen, reducing carbon emissions compared with conventional diesel locomotives. Officials highlighted its potential to set a benchmark for future green‑transport projects across the country.
While detailed operational schedules were not disclosed, the event signals a strategic move to diversify India’s energy mix and meet its climate commitments. The hydrogen train is slated to undergo trial runs before commercial deployment, aiming to demonstrate viability on existing rail networks.
The ceremony also drew attention from industry stakeholders, who view the initiative as a catalyst for domestic hydrogen production and related infrastructure development.
The hydrogen train, equipped with fuel‑cell technology, is expected to run on renewable hydrogen, reducing carbon emissions compared with conventional diesel locomotives. Officials highlighted its potential to set a benchmark for future green‑transport projects across the country.
While detailed operational schedules were not disclosed, the event signals a strategic move to diversify India’s energy mix and meet its climate commitments. The hydrogen train is slated to undergo trial runs before commercial deployment, aiming to demonstrate viability on existing rail networks.
The ceremony also drew attention from industry stakeholders, who view the initiative as a catalyst for domestic hydrogen production and related infrastructure development.