Archive · 29 Jan 2026
India Tests World's Longest Hydrogen Train
India is testing a special train that runs on hydrogen instead of diesel.
This train doesn't make smoke or noise and only releases water vapour.
It's the longest hydrogen train in the world with 10 coaches and produces a lot of power.
India is one of only six countries that have such trains.
The train is being tested on a route in Haryana to see if it's safe and works well.
If everything goes well, this train could help India travel in a cleaner way and reduce pollution.
India has joined a select group of countries with hydrogen-powered trains, including Germany, Sweden, Japan, and China.
The hydrogen train, designed and built in India, is the longest in the world with 10 coaches and produces 2,400 kilowatts of power.
Trials are being conducted on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, which is currently served by diesel trains and not electrified.
The Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) is overseeing the trials, which include tests for safety, speed, braking, and stability.
The train is expected to enter commercial service after successful trials and approvals, contributing to India's Net Zero 2070 goal.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
- What
- Testing of India's first hydrogen-powered train
- When
- Trials began on January 26, 2026
- Where
- Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana
- Why
- To reduce railway pollution and achieve Net Zero 2070 goal
- Countries with Hydrogen Trains
- Germany, Sweden, Japan, China, India
- Train's Power Output
- 2,400 kilowatts
- Number of Coaches
- 10
- Trial Route
- Jind-Sonipat, Haryana
- Testing Organization
- Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO)
- Manufacturer
- Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
- Fuel Emission
- Water vapour
- Net Zero Goal
- 2070