{"id":16798,"date":"2026-08-26T09:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=16798"},"modified":"2026-08-26T09:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:06:23","slug":"emitting-only-water-vapour-indias-2400-kw-hydrogen-train-is-the-worlds-most-powerful-within-days-of-launch-it-travels-600-km-and-reduces-carbon-dioxide-emissions-by-36444-kg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=16798","title":{"rendered":"Emitting only water vapour, India\u2019s 2,400-kW hydrogen train is the world\u2019s most powerful; within days of launch it travels 6,00 km and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 36,444 kg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133534137,imgsize-608775,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/hydrogen-train.jpg\" alt=\"Emitting only water vapour, India\u2019s 2,400-kW hydrogen train is the world\u2019s most powerful; within days of launch it travels 6,00 km and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 36,444 kg\" title=\"Hydrogen is being used because it is considered the cleanest fuel available today.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Hydrogen is being used because it is considered the cleanest fuel available today.\">Hydrogen is being used because it is considered the cleanest fuel available today.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>India\u2019s first hydrogen-powered train, flagged off last month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is achieving new milestones every day. According to the latest information from <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/indian-railways\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Railways<\/a>, the hydrogen train, which is also the world\u2019s most powerful, has clocked around 6,000 kilometers of journey already.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>India\u2019s first hydrogen train consists of 10 coaches and can accommodate 2,600 passengers. It operates between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana with a maximum operating speed of 75 kmph, although the train has been designed to reach 110 kmph.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>Hydrogen is being used because it is considered the cleanest fuel available today. Trains powered by hydrogen operate quietly, produce zero emissions and can reduce reliance on diesel.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>What makes India\u2019s hydrogen train unique<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>India has now joined a small number of countries that have developed hydrogen-powered trains.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Only a limited number of countries are currently operating or testing hydrogen trains. Germany was the first to introduce hydrogen trains for commercial passenger operations. China has also deployed such trains, while India has now joined this small group of countries operating hydrogen-powered passenger services. France and Italy are in the process of rolling out services, whereas Japan, the US, UK and South Korea remain largely at the pilot or demonstration stage.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Most hydrogen trains around the world have two or three passenger coaches. India\u2019s train, by comparison, has 10 coaches, making it the longest hydrogen train currently in operation. It is also among the world\u2019s most powerful hydrogen-powered trainsets, with a 3,200 HP propulsion system.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hydrogen Train Interior\" msid=\"133534155\" imgsize=\"206380\" resizemode=\"4\" width=\"\" title=\"Interior Furnishing of Hydrogen Train\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-206380,msid-133534155\/hydrogen-train-interior.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Interior Furnishing of Hydrogen Train<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2>Why India\u2019s hydrogen train project is important<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Hydrogen trains are important because despite 99% of the railway network already electrified, these can help provide a greener transport option in remote areas.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>Such trains are particularly suited to stretches where electrification is difficult. This could make hydrogen-powered trains an option for remote and heritage routes such as Kalka-Shimla, where they could serve as a green mobility alternative.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>The project stands out for several reasons in addition to being India\u2019s first hydrogen-powered train. <!-- -->Its design, engineering and integration have all been carried out in India, reflecting the country\u2019s railway engineering capabilities. RDSO, ICF and Medha collaborated in the train\u2019s manufacturing and extensive testing.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hydrogen train emissions\" msid=\"133534176\" imgsize=\"491486\" resizemode=\"4\" width=\"\" title=\"Hydrogen Trains Zero Emissions\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-491486,msid-133534176\/hydrogen-train-emissions.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hydrogen Trains Zero Emissions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hydrogen trains are part of India\u2019s project to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, although their initial contribution is expected to remain limited.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>The new train emits only water vapour as a byproduct, making it the cleanest fuel tech train. <!-- -->The reduction in emissions is already significant. A conventional DEMU produces about 6.074 kg of CO2 equivalent emissions for every kilometre travelled.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>According to Indian Railways, the hydrogen-powered train had led to an estimated reduction of around 36,444 kg, or nearly 36 tonnes, of CO2 equivalent emissions.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>Hydrogen train\u2019s onboard fuel cells generate electricity for traction. This is done by combining hydrogen with oxygen, with water vapour and heat produced as by-products. <!-- -->With this the train reduces its reliance on conventional fuels and provides a cleaner and more sustainable option for rail travel.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"44\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hydrogen Train Fuel\" msid=\"133534189\" imgsize=\"740851\" resizemode=\"4\" width=\"\" title=\"Hydrogen Train Fuel Tech view\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-740851,msid-133534189\/hydrogen-train-fuel.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hydrogen Train Fuel Tech view<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Not only that, the new train technology has been introduced without hiking fares for passengers. The tickets are priced at the same levels as ordinary DEMU services, ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 25.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/>The train\u2019s hydrogen fuel cell operations are supported by an indigenously developed hydrogen storage and refuelling facility at Jind.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"51\"\/>The successful running of the Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train represents a step towards cleaner and greener rail infrastructure in India. It also demonstrates the potential for hydrogen technology to play a role in the country\u2019s future sustainable rail mobility.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/emitting-only-water-vapour-indias-2400-kw-hydrogen-train-is-the-worlds-most-powerful-within-days-of-launch-it-travels-600-km-and-reduces-carbon-dioxide-emissions-by-36444-kg\/articleshow\/133533990.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hydrogen is being used because it is considered the cleanest fuel available today. India\u2019s first hydrogen-powered train, flagged off last month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is achieving new milestones every day. According to the latest information from Indian Railways, the hydrogen train, which is also the world\u2019s most powerful, has clocked around 6,000 kilometers [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-31"],"magazineBlocksPostFeaturedMedia":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","medium_large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","1536x1536":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","2048x2048":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","blogsy-small":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","blogsy-small-tall":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","blogsy-small-square":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","blogsy-small-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","blogsy-medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","blogsy-medium-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","blogsy-large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg","blogsy-wide":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/hydrogen-train.jpg"},"magazineBlocksPostAuthor":{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8709732a479614e7a8aa24d3eb1b239f30dc6d90c61464ed495001e7a469d856?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"magazineBlocksPostCommentsNumber":"0","magazineBlocksPostExcerpt":"Hydrogen is being used because it is considered the cleanest fuel available today. 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