Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Indian Railways Tests First Hydrogen-Powered Coach Project
Imagine trains that run on a special type of fuel called hydrogen, which is cleaner than regular fuels.
Indian Railways is building one!
They're taking old train parts and changing them to use hydrogen.
They tested the first part in Chennai.
The plan is to run these trains between Jind and Sonepat in Haryana, which will help India use less of the fuels that cause pollution.
It's like a big science project to make trains better for the environment, costing around 136 crore rupees.
Indian Railways tested its first hydrogen-powered coach in Chennai.
The project converts diesel power cars into hydrogen fuel cell-powered traction systems.
The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.
The hydrogen train will operate between Jind and Sonepat stations in Haryana.
The project's total cost is approximately Rs. 136 crore.
- Who
- Indian Railways is developing the hydrogen-powered train.
- What
- Indian Railways is testing hydrogen-powered coaches.
- When
- The testing began earlier in the week.
- Where
- The coach was tested at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, and the train will operate in Haryana.
- Why
- To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease reliance on fossil fuels.
Safety Concerns
Environmental Benefits
Hydrogen Safety
Safety Concerns
Hydrogen is highly flammable and poses safety risks due to its properties.
Environmental Benefits
The Railways are mitigating risk with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies and safety features.
- Project Goal
- Build India's first hydrogen-powered train
- Location
- Jind and Sonepat stations, Haryana
- Cost
- Approximately Rs. 136 crore
- Coach Testing Location
- Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
- Fuel
- Hydrogen
- Hydrogen Storage Capacity
- 3,000 kg at Jind fueling facility