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India’s first Hydrogen train clears key trials ahead of launch

Hydrogen Train India Launch Date: India’s first hydrogen trainset is ready for its official launch. Recently, this train has cleared load tests and is set for final commissioning.

India’s hydrogen-powered engine is set to be the most powerful in the world. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Hydrogen Train India, Hydrogen Train India Launch Date: India’s first hydrogen trainset is ready for its official launch. Recently, this train has cleared load tests and is set for final commissioning. The Ministry of Railways has plans to run 35 Hydrogen-powered trains under “Hydrogen for Heritage” on various heritage/hill routes.

Developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the hydrogen train will push India ahead in its journey towards green transportation technology to support zero carbon emission goals as a clean energy source.

“The much-anticipated Hydrogen Trainset has successfully passed load tests and is progressing well. It will be rolled out shortly,” said U Subba Rao, General Manager, ICF on Friday.

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Hydrogen Train India Route

The railways will conduct the field trials of first hydrogen trainset on 89-km-long Jind to Sonipat stations of Haryana. The stations fall under the administrative control of Delhi Division of Northern Railway (NR).

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Sharing a 40-second video on X (formerly Twitter) on August 12, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India’s first hydrogen train is coming soon.

Bharat’s First Hydrogen Train! 🇮🇳
Coming soon… pic.twitter.com/Mtq72zd1Dd

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) August 12, 2025

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Hydrogen Train Engine India

Developed by the Research, Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), India’s hydrogen-powered engine is set to be the most powerful in the world. While most nations have built hydrogen trains with capacities ranging from 500 to 600 horsepower (HP), India has achieved a breakthrough by creating an engine with a capacity of 1,200 horsepower (HP).

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On August 12, in another post on X, the Ministry of Railways shared a 37-second video announcing: “For the first time in India a hydrogen-powered train is set for its final commissioning, a landmark that showcases India’s rise as a technological powerhouse, driving innovation on the global stage.” The video shows glimpses of both the train’s interior and exterior designs.

Bharat’s Hydrogen Journey !
For the first time in India a hydrogen-powered train is set for its final commissioning, a landmark that showcases India’s rise as a technological powerhouse, driving innovation on the global stage. 🇮🇳#HydrogenTrain pic.twitter.com/RGwt5COKIC

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) August 13, 2025

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Hydrogen Train India News

India’s hydrogen train is slated to be the longest (10 coaches) and maximum-powered (2400 kW) hydrogen train in the world.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More

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