Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Concord to Retrofit 3100 HP Diesel Engine to Hydrogen
Concord Control Systems, a company based in Lucknow, is working on a big project.
They are going to change a very powerful diesel engine, which is used in trains, to run on hydrogen instead.
This is a first in the world for such a big engine.
The project costs ₹47 crore and will take 18 months to complete.
The train will be used by NTPC at their SIPAT location.
The company says this is not just a test but a real solution that can be used for moving heavy goods by train.
They are proud to be leading this important green hydrogen project in India.
Concord Control Systems to retrofit a 3100 HP diesel engine to hydrogen-based propulsion, marking a global first.
Project secured from NTPC with a ₹47 crore order to be completed within 18 months.
Locomotive to be operated at NTPC SIPAT, demonstrating hydrogen's viability for heavy-duty rail transport.
Propulsion system is commercially deployable, not just a laboratory prototype.
Project highlights indigenous engineering and cross-sector collaboration in green hydrogen initiatives.
- Who
- Concord Control Systems Limited (CNCRD) and its subsidiary Advance Rail Controls Pvt. Ltd (ARCPL)
- What
- Retrofitting a 3100 HP diesel engine to hydrogen-based propulsion for a locomotive
- When
- Project to be completed within 18 months
- Where
- NTPC SIPAT
- Why
- To develop the world's most powerful hydrogen-fueled locomotive and promote green hydrogen initiatives
- Company
- Concord Control Systems Limited (CNCRD)
- Subsidiary
- Advance Rail Controls Pvt. Ltd (ARCPL)
- Project Cost
- ₹47 crore
- Client
- NTPC
- Project Duration
- 18 months
- Locomotive Power
- 3100 HP
- Project Location
- NTPC SIPAT