PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered trainPM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train on Jind-Sonipat route
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route on July 17, 2026, joining a small group of nations testing the technology.
This launch marks a major milestone in India's push to decarbonize rail transport and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, demonstrating a significant step toward cleaner energy security.
- India's first hydrogen train features a 1,200-kW fuel cell, making it one of the world's most powerful hydrogen-powered trains currently in operation.
- Jind and Sonipat are key industrial towns in the Haryana state, known for their manufacturing hubs and proximity to New Delhi.
- The project is part of India's broader vision to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, with rail transport being a critical component of this strategy.
