The chances of sitting on a train that runs smoothly across the tracks without leaving a single trace of pollution behind were a far-fetched dream for most of the world. But this is no longer a distant dream for India.
On June 26, 2026, Indian Railways succeeded in conducting the final trial run of India’s first hydrogen train on the Jin-Sonipat route in Haryana. The high speed green hydrogen train reached a top speed of 120 kmph.
The trial run was registered as a success with its zero-emission capability, along with fulfilling all the crucial safety checks like emergency braking and stability between Delhi and Jind.
As this pilot project officially makes space for India in the list of countries with sustainable rail transport we are here to learn more about the first-ever hydrogen-powered train in India hereonwards.
Facts about India’s First Hydrogen Train Route, Speed, and Launch
After a number of pilot runs and trials the Railway Board has officially given a green chit to the 10-coach hydrogen fuel cell train for commercial usage. The train was designed within India itself under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative with an aim to accomplish a 75 kmph run on a regular basis.
A proud milestone in India’s journey towards clean, green and self-reliant transportation.
The successful completion of the final high-speed trial of India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana marks a historic achievement for Indian… pic.twitter.com/VesQx3YvRr
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The authorities have also developed a dedicated infrastructural network to achieve the operational speed of the green hydrogen powered train.
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As mentioned earlier, the train will run on the Jind Sonipat hydrogen train route under the flagship of Northern Railway.
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Indian Railways has also built a local hydrogen production and refueling facility at Jind.
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Next comes the setup of an eco-friendly machine at the Jind station that will use solar or wind energy to split water into pure hydrogen gas. It is expected to gain about 430 kg of green fuel every single day by this process.
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There is also a provision for regular servicing and safety checks at the Shakurbasti facility in Delhi.
What Makes the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Special?
A hydrogen fuel cell train is nothing like traditional diesel engines. The green hydrogen fuel train will create its own electricity on board. The train carries hydrogen tanks on its roof which first draw oxygen from the air and combine with its own gas.
This chemical reaction creates electricity to power the traction motors of the train and completely eliminates the scope of carbon dioxide emissions.
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Facts about Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train |
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Train Type |
10-Car Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset (Broad Gauge) |
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Total Power Output |
2400 kW (Two Driving Power Cars of 1200 kW each) |
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Primary Emission |
Zero Carbon; Emits only Water Vapour and Heat |
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Safety Features |
Hydrogen leak detectors, flame sensors, 24/7 monitoring |
The Ministry of Railways confirmed that the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has already granted the necessary licenses for storing and dispensing the compressed gas safely.
The successful trial of India’s first ever hydrogen train in a way is a victory for Indian Railways goal to develop green transport. The authority has now taken a big step in shifting from fossil fuels to clean hydrogen and joins global forces like Germany and China using green transportation. While the official passenger launch date is yet to be announced the green rail revolution in India has officially left the station.
First Published: Jun 28, 2026, 17:42 IST
