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India’s first hydrogen train on Jind-Sonipat route begins commercial run: Ticket price, timing, stops
India's first hydrogen train has begun commercial operations on the Jind-Sonipat route. Check the ticket price, timings, station stops, route and key travel details.
India's first hydrogen train will start regular passenger service tomorrow. (Image: Ministry of Railways)
India’s first hydrogen train commercial service: India’s first hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana has started passenger service on Sunday, July 19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the train on Friday, marking a major milestone in Indian Railways’ transition towards cleaner and greener transport. The train, themed as the “NaMo Green Rail”, will be operated and maintained by the Delhi Division of Northern Railway.
Speaking to Indianexpress.com, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the Northern Railway (NR) has confirmed the development. “The hydrogen train will commence its commercial operation on Jind-Sonipat route from July 19,” he said.
India’s first hydrogen train (Image: Ministry of Railways)
Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen train number, distance, travel time
The Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train will operate as train numbers 74009 and 74010. It will cover the 89-km route in two hours, with an operational speed of up to 75 kmph. The train has been developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF).
Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train route, stoppages
Train number 74009/74010 Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train will run via Pandu Pindara. During its journey between Jind and Sonipat, the hydrogen train will stop at 12 stations. These are: Jind City, Pandu Pindara, Lalit Khera, Bhambeva, Ishapur Kheri, Butana, Khandrai, Gohana, Rabhra, Lath, Mohana Haryana, and Barwasni.
India’s first hydrogen train (Image: Ministry of Railways)
Jind to Sonipat hydrogen train ticket price
The passengers travelling on the Jind-Sonipat-Jind hydrogen train will pay the same fare as ordinary DMU services. “The fare will be normal like other DMU trains,” the CPRO of Northern Railway told Indianexpress.com.
According to the RailOne mobile app, the ordinary-class fare from Jind Junction to the next station, Jind City, is Rs 10. The passengers travelling the entire Jind-Sonipat route will have to pay Rs 25 for an ordinary-class ticket.
Thus, the minimum and maximum ordinary fares for the Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train will be Rs 10 and Rs 25, respectively.
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India’s first hydrogen train (Image: Ministry of Railways)
Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train time
Train number 74010, the Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train, will depart from Jind Junction at 7:40 am and arrive at Sonipat at 9:40 am. On the return journey, train number 74009 will leave Sonipat at 10:40 am and reach Jind Junction at 1:00 pm.
Jind–Sonipat–Jind Hydrogen Train
Train No. 74010 / 74009 | Full Timetable, Stoppages & Distance
🟡 Rake: Hydrogen Fuel DMU | Valid from: 19 July 2026 | Fare Category: Ordinary (Unreserved)
🡆 Train 74010 — Jind Jn → Sonipat 14 Stations
| Sr. | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Dist. (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jind Jn (JIND) | SRC | 07:40 | — | 0 |
| 2 | Jind City (JCY) | 07:46 | 07:47 | 1 Min | 4 |
| 3 | Pandu Pindara (PPDE) | 07:54 | 07:55 | 1 Min | 9 |
| 4 | Lalit Khera Halt (LTKR) | 08:07 | 08:08 | 1 Min | 21 |
| 5 | Bhambhewa (BHMW) | 08:17 | 08:18 | 1 Min | 29 |
| 6 | Ishapur Kheri Halt (ISRI) | 08:24 | 08:25 | 1 Min | 33 |
| 7 | Butana Halt (BUTN) | 08:31 | 08:32 | 1 Min | 37 |
| 8 | Khandari Halt (KHDR) | 08:39 | 08:40 | 1 Min | 43 |
| 9 | Gohana (GHNA) | 08:47 | 08:48 | 1 Min | 49 |
| 10 | Rabhra Halt (RBHR) | 08:56 | 08:57 | 1 Min | 56 |
| 11 | Lath Halt (LATH) | 09:05 | 09:06 | 1 Min | 64 |
| 12 | Mohana Haryana (MOHR) | 09:14 | 09:15 | 1 Min | 71 |
| 13 | Barwasni Halt (BRNI) | 09:25 | 09:26 | 1 Min | 80 |
| 14 | Sonipat (SNP) | 09:40 | DSTN | — | 89 |
🡄 Train 74009 — Sonipat → Jind Jn 14 Stations
| Sr. | Station | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Dist. (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonipat (SNP) | SRC | 10:40 | — | 0 |
| 2 | Barwasni Halt (BRNI) | 10:49 | 10:50 | 1 Min | 9 |
| 3 | Mohana Haryana (MOHR) | 11:00 | 11:01 | 1 Min | 18 |
| 4 | Lath Halt (LATH) | 11:09 | 11:10 | 1 Min | 26 |
| 5 | Rabhra Halt (RBHR) | 11:18 | 11:19 | 1 Min | 33 |
| 6 | Gohana (GHNA) | 11:27 | 11:28 | 1 Min | 41 |
| 7 | Khandari Halt (KHDR) | 11:36 | 11:37 | 1 Min | 46 |
| 8 | Butana Halt (BUTN) | 11:44 | 11:45 | 1 Min | 52 |
| 9 | Ishapur Kheri Halt (ISRI) | 11:52 | 11:53 | 1 Min | 56 |
| 10 | Bhambhewa (BHMW) | 12:01 | 12:02 | 1 Min | 60 |
| 11 | Lalit Khera Halt (LTKR) | 12:12 | 12:13 | 1 Min | 68 |
| 12 | Pandu Pindara (PPDE) | 12:25 | 12:26 | 1 Min | 80 |
| 13 | Jind City (JCY) | 12:35 | 12:36 | 1 Min | 85 |
| 14 | Jind Jn (JIND) | 13:00 | DSTN | — | 89 |
Valid from 19 July 2026 | Type: DMU | Fare: Ordinary (Unreserved)
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