Archive · 20 Jul 2026
India Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Train
India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train, which is a big step towards making the country self-reliant in energy.
This train does not use diesel but instead uses hydrogen to generate electricity.
India is now one of only five countries that can make and use such trains.
The train was started from Jind Station in Haryana.
While this is good for the environment, some people say that the hydrogen used is not completely green unless it is made using solar or wind energy.
The Indian government is supporting clean energy through policies and plans to reduce the need to import energy from other countries.
This new technology could also help other industries in India.
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train from Jind Station, Haryana, joining an elite club of five nations with this technology.
The train uses advanced propulsion technology with dedicated hydrogen storage, refuelling, and operational infrastructure.
India's strong railway engineering base and decades of experience in designing locomotives and propulsion systems facilitated this achievement.
The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to reduce energy imports and boost self-reliance in the energy sector.
Critics argue that hydrogen is not truly green unless powered by renewable energy, but experts believe the process will become greener with more dependence on hydrogen energy.
- Who
- India, led by PM Modi
- What
- Launched first hydrogen-powered train
- When
- Last week (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Jind Station, Haryana, India
- Why
- To decarbonize railway systems, demonstrate technological self-reliance, and reduce energy imports
- Launch Location
- Jind Station, Haryana
- Countries with Hydrogen Trains
- Germany, Japan, China, US, India
- Key Technologies Required
- Green hydrogen production, fuel cell, high-power batteries, energy management systems, railway engineering
- National Green Hydrogen Mission
- Aims to reduce energy imports and boost self-reliance
- Criticism of Hydrogen
- Not truly green unless powered by renewable energy
- Potential Benefits
- Technological self-reliance, heavy industry sector growth, energy sufficiency
- Engineering Expertise
- BHEL, RITES, IRCON, Research Design and Standards Organisation