New Delhi: India’s first hydrogen-powered train moved a step closer to reality after successfully completing its final high-speed trial on Friday.
The train was tested at a top speed of 120 kmph on the Jind to Sonipat section of Northern Railway in Haryana.
It marks a major milestone in Indian Railways’ efforts to introduce hydrogen-powered passenger services and reduce carbon emissions.
Visuals released from the trial showed the train departing Jind while Railway officials kept an eye on its performance during the last stage of testing.
🇮🇳India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered train began its final high-speed trials from Jind, Haryana, reaching 120 kmph under the supervision of RDSO officials.
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A video of the train’s departure from Jind was released by PTI.
VIDEO | Haryana: India’s first hydrogen train leaves from Jind for final 120 kmph speed trial.#HydrogenTrain #Jind
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The Jind-Sonipat section was selected as the pilot route for India’s maiden hydrogen train project as Indian Railways wanted to test the new technology under actual operating conditions.
Several key features of the train will be tested in the trial to ensure that all operational and safety standards meet expected standards. The team will evaluate — brake execution performance, engine capacity, safety systems, vibration level and condition of tracks.
The train is fitted with multiple safety systems such as hydrogen leak detectors, flame detection equipment and continuous monitoring technology, which will be able identify and respond quickly to any potential issues during operations.
Railways has established specialised hydrogen production, storage, and refuelling facilities at Jind to support the project and guarantee the train’s safe operation and maintenance.
The technology
The train operates through hydrogen fuel-cell technology, generating electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen and producing only water vapour as the direct emission.
It is a cleaner alternative to conventional diesel-powered trains and also helps reduce noise and air pollution.
India is among a select group of countries to have developed or tested hydrogen-powered trains, as the world looks to shift towards greener and more sustainable railway transport.