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India's first Hydrogen train clears key trials ahead of launch
Hydrogen Train India, Hydrogen Train India Launch Date: India's first hydrogen trainset is ready for its official launch. Recently, this train has cleared load tests and is set for final commissioning. The Ministry of Railways has envisaged to run 35 Hydrogen-powered trains under 'Hydrogen for Heritage' on various heritage/hill routes.
Developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the hydrogen train will provide larger benefits in the direction towards green transportation technology to support zero carbon emission goals as a clean energy source.
'The much-anticipated Hydrogen Trainset has successfully passed load tests and is progressing well. It will be rolled out shortly,' said U Subba Rao, General Manager, ICF on Friday.
The railways will conduct the field trials of first hydrogen trainset on 89-km-long Jind to Sonipat stations of Haryana. The stations fall under the administrative control of Delhi Division of Northern Railway (NR).
Sharing a 40-second video on X (formerly Twitter) on August 12, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India's first hydrogen train coming soon.
Bharat's First Hydrogen Train! 🇮🇳
Coming soon…
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) August 12, 2025
Developed by the Research, Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), India's hydrogen-powered engine is set to be the most powerful in the world. While most nations have built hydrogen trains with capacities ranging from 500 to 600 horsepower (HP), India has achieved a breakthrough by creating an engine with a capacity of 1,200 horsepower (HP).
On August 12, in another post on X, the Ministry of Railways shared a 37-second video announcing: 'For the first time in India a hydrogen-powered train is set for its final commissioning, a landmark that showcases India's rise as a technological powerhouse, driving innovation on the global stage.' The video shows glimpses of both the train's interior and exterior designs.
Bharat's Hydrogen Journey !
For the first time in India a hydrogen-powered train is set for its final commissioning, a landmark that showcases India's rise as a technological powerhouse, driving innovation on the global stage. 🇮🇳#HydrogenTrain
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) August 13, 2025
India's hydrogen train is slated to be the longest (10 coaches) and maximum-powered (2400 kW) hydrogen train in the world.
