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India’s Hydrogen Train Set to Reach Delhi, Heralding Clean Rail Travel
✍️ businesstoday.in
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 09:32 AM
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India’s first hydrogen-powered train is expected to start operations to Delhi soon, marking a significant step toward zero‑emission rail travel in the country.
India’s inaugural hydrogen train is poised to begin service to Delhi, signalling a breakthrough in the nation’s push for cleaner transportation.
The train, which runs on hydrogen fuel cells, has already completed trials on a short stretch of track and is now being prepared for a longer route that will connect to the capital.
Rail officials say the new service will reduce carbon emissions significantly compared to conventional diesel locomotives, aligning with the government’s climate goals.
Passengers can expect a smoother, quieter ride, with the hydrogen engine producing only water vapor as exhaust.
The project is part of a broader effort to diversify India’s energy mix and promote sustainable infrastructure across the rail network.
The train, which runs on hydrogen fuel cells, has already completed trials on a short stretch of track and is now being prepared for a longer route that will connect to the capital.
Rail officials say the new service will reduce carbon emissions significantly compared to conventional diesel locomotives, aligning with the government’s climate goals.
Passengers can expect a smoother, quieter ride, with the hydrogen engine producing only water vapor as exhaust.
The project is part of a broader effort to diversify India’s energy mix and promote sustainable infrastructure across the rail network.