Chandigarh: India’s first hydrogen train flagged off by Prime Minister Modi on Friday, July 17 at 7.40 am. The train will run on an 89-km route from Jind in Haryana to Sonepat. It will depart from Jind railway station at 7.40 am and reach Sonepat station at 9.40 am.
The launch of this train service is another historic milestone for India. India has joined the group of few countries that have started hydrogen-powered train service. It has the distinction of being the world’s most powerful train, longest train, etc.
Features of India’s first hydrogen train
3,200 horsepower – This is the world’s most powerful hydrogen train
10 coaches – This is the world’s longest hydrogen train
2,600 passengers – This is the hydrogen train carrying the most passengers in the world
0 pollution – It does not emit pollution. It only emits water vapor.
More information about this hydrogen train
This train runs at a speed of up to 75 km per hour.
Fuel energy is generated through the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.
It has a 1,200 kW. propulsion system.
It has been designed at ICF, Chennai.
The first commercial hydrogen train was inaugurated in Germany in 2018. Only a few countries, such as Britain, currently have hydrogen trains. India is among these countries.