The Railway Ministry on Tuesday approved the operation of India’s first hydrogen-powered 10-coach DEMU train between Jind and Sonipat under the Northern Railway zone, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push for green transportation.
According to officials, the train will run at a maximum speed of 75 kmph and use hydrogen fuel cells to generate power instead of conventional diesel or electric traction systems.
The hydrogen-powered train has a total power output of 1,200 kilowatts and will operate using Distributed Power Rolling Stock (DPRS) technology, where power is distributed across multiple coaches instead of being concentrated in a single locomotive.
The approval was granted after technical clearance from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and safety testing conducted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS).