India’s first Hydrogen train to run in Haryana, will be longest in the world: CM
New Delhi, July 14: India’s first Hydrogen-powered trainset, which is slated to be launched on July 17 in Haryana, will be among the world’s longest trains running on this kind of clean fuel, according to the state’s Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
The first trainset will run between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana.
He said the trainset, designed to run on the broad-gauge network, comprises 10 coaches, including two driving power cars and eight passenger coaches.
Equipped with a combined power output of nearly 2,400 kilowatts, the train represents a remarkable demonstration of Indian Railways’ technological capabilities and advanced engineering expertise, said Saini as he briefed on the preparations for the launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Saini said the train has been entirely designed, manufactured and converted using indigenous technology, making it “a significant achievement under the ‘Make-in-India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives.”
The project, he said, also showcases the exceptional capabilities of India’s engineers and scientists.
Through this initiative, India is taking a decisive step into hydrogen-powered rail transportation, a move that will have far-reaching implications for environmental conservation, energy efficiency and the development of a modern public transport system, the Chief Minister said.
He said the project would significantly strengthen rail connectivity in Haryana, particularly in areas linked to the National Capital Region (NCR).
Passengers will benefit from a modern, safe, clean and environmentally sustainable mode of public transport.
Enhanced connectivity is also expected to boost industry, trade, investment, tourism and logistics, thereby providing fresh momentum to the state’s economic growth, he said.
Saini said the entire world is steadily moving towards clean energy-based transportation systems, and India is advancing rapidly in the same direction. (BVI)
