Last week Financial Express reported that Indian Railways gears up to launch first hydrogen train by March 31, 2025 [1].
> Indian Railways, in a ground breaking step towards sustainable transportation, is all set to roll out the country’s first hydrogen-fuelled train by March 31. This eco-friendly innovation will place India among the global leaders in green mobility, alongside nations like Germany, France, China, and the United Kingdom.
> The Ministry of Railways had allocated Rs 2,800 crore in 2023-24 to develop a fleet of 35 hydrogen fuel cell-based trains as part of India’s broader vision for clean energy transportation.
> Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that the specifications for these trains were developed by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), ensuring the technology is fully Made in India.
With limited resources, I believe India is doing its best towards sustainable transportation. The fact that this train, developed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, India, has a 1200-horsepower engine (reportedly the most powerful of its kind globally) demonstrates a remarkable leap forward in indigenous technology. If successful, this could pave the way for broader adoption, particularly on heritage or hilly routes like Kalka-Shimla, where environmental preservation is a priority.
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1. https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-indian-railways-gears-up-to-launch-first-hydrogen-train-by-march-31-check-features-route-investment-and-more-3769175/