PM Modi Inaugurates India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train on Jind-Sonipat Route

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train along the 89-kilometer Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana.

Developed indigenously by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Integral Coach Factory (ICF), and Medha Servo Drives, the 10-coach train features a 3,200-horsepower propulsion capacity, making it one of the longest and most powerful zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell trains operating in regular service globally.

Emitting only water vapor and heat as byproducts, the train supports Indian Railways' overarching objective to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and advances the goals of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

The inaugural rollout triggered brief political controversy after online clips circulated claiming that coaches were running empty during initial runs.

Fact-checking reports and video footage clarified that the train carried hundreds of local students, media personnel, and officials, who were seen waving national flags through the windows during its maiden journey.

Designed to carry up to 2,600 passengers at operational speeds reaching 75 km/h, the service maintains standard DEMU passenger fare structures ranging between ₹10 and ₹25, ensuring public accessibility while testing clean hydrogen technology under real-world operational conditions.