Railway Board gives nod to India’s first hydrogen train, set for launch soon

In March, the oscillation trial run of the train was completed. The test was conducted by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) as part of the evaluation process.

With its introduction into commercial service, India will join an elite global league of countries including Germany, Sweden, Japan and China – that operate hydrogen-powered trains.

It further stated that the sanction for the rolling stock has been processed only for operations on the Jind-Sonipat section, while the scheduled maintenance of the trainset has been planned at Shakurbasti. “Necessary authorization for movement of the trainset from JIND-Shakurbasti-Jind in dead condition (Hauled by Loco) shall be ensured in accordance with extant codal provisions,” it added.

Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen train features

• Presently, it is the world’s longest (10 coaches) and most powerful (2400 kW) Hydrogen Trainset on Broad Gauge platform.
• The train-set comprises of two Driving Power Cars (DPCs) of 1200 kW each, totalling 2400 kW along with eight passenger cars.
• Zero CO2 emissions; only emission is water vapour.