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India.com
5 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
India's first hydrogen train to run on THIS route; not Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, the route is...
India's first hydrogen train is expected to launch by the end of 2025. (Representational) In a giant leap towards sustainable eco-friendly transportation, the Indian Railways has successfully completed the trial run of the country's first hydrogen train, which runs on hydrogen fuel cell technology, making it highly beneficial to the environment. The trial run took place at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, which has also developed indigenously developed the technology, according to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The minister said that with completion of the test run, India has joined the select list of countries like Sweden, Germany, China and France, which have developed hydrogen fuel technology, adding that the country is now working to a build a 12oo horsepower (hp) hydrogen train. Which route will hydrogen train run on? According to details, during the trial run, the hydrogen-powered train traveled a distance of 89 km on the Jind-Sonipat rail section of Haryana, and it is believed that the eight-coach non-AC hydrogen train will commercially run on this Northern Railway route before the end of this year. The trains will have hydrogen-powered cars on both ends and ICF is preparing to deliver the first hydrogen locomotive by August 31, 2025. The train will run at an average speed of 110 km/h. How much will hydrogen train cost? In 2023, Vaishnaw had informed the Rajya Sabha that Railways Ministry plans to operate 35 hydrogen trains on heritage and hilly routes under the Hydrogen for Heritage initiative at a cost of around Rs 80 crore per train, while Rs 70 crore will be spent on preparing ground infrastructure in plain and hilly areas. The ministry has set aside a budget of Rs 2800 crore for the project, the minister had said. The current pilot project has a total cost of Rs 111.83 crore. Why hydrogen trains are the future? Hydrogen trains are extremely energy efficient and environment friendly when compared to conventional diesel and electric locomotives. Unlike traditional train sets, a hydrogen-powered train does not emit harmful gases like carbon dioxide as it uses hydrogen fuel cell technology to generate electricity which powers the train. The only byproducts of this chemical process are water and steam, which are completely harmless to the environment.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
In green push, India tests first hydrogen-powered train coach
NEW DELHI: India has successfully tested its first hydrogen-powered train coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. It is touted as being among the most powerful of its kind in the world. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday posted a video of the trial on X, calling it a landmark moment towards building a "future-ready and sustainable India." He added, "India is developing a 1,200 HP Hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in Hydrogen powered train technology." In a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Vaishnaw said that Indian Railways has envisaged running 35 Hydrogen trains under 'Hydrogen for Heritage', at an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore per train and ground infrastructure cost of Rs 70 crore per route on various heritage and hill routes. The national transporter has taken up a state-of-the-art project to develop the country's first hydrogen train on a pilot basis by retrofitment of hydrogen fuel cells on a diesel electric multiple unit (DEMU) rake. The minister informed the House that along with the train, concomitant on-ground infrastructure to refill hydrogen is envisioned with an integrated hydrogen production-storage-dispensation facility.
India.com
6 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Indian Railways Creates Records With Hydrogen Train Trial Run: Check Route, Capacity, Investment, Other Details
Forget diesel, electricity. Indian Railways will soon run Hydrogen train. The trials have begun. Videos are out. And its unbelievable. The IR has set record straight with global peers and has achieved a major milestone. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that the public transporter has achieved a major milestone by successfully testing the nation's first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, . 'First hydrogen-powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing a 1,200 HP hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in hydrogen-powered train technology,' Vaishnaw shared in a post on X. Watch: Hydrogen Train Trial Video First Hydrogen powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing 1,200 HP Hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in Hydrogen powered train technology. — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) July 25, 2025 The Indian Railways has now confirmed that it has made some global records with the succesful trial run. The Indian Railways said it now own the world's most powerful Hydrogen train with 1600HP engine. The train sets a global record with 2,600+ passenger capacity for any Hydrogen train in the world. The train will also be the world's longest rake with 10 units including two engines. Hydrogen Train Route The Indian Railways has also confirmed that the train will make its debut in Haryana. It said that the proposed operational route for the Hydrogen train will be between Jind and Sonipat. The train will be the world's longest hydrogen train with rake composition of 2 driving power cars and 8 trailer cars. Charting a victorious leap towards sustainable mobility, ICF Chennai successfully tested India's first hydrogen-powered Coach, a breakthrough for Indian Railways.#HydrogenTrain — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) July 25, 2025 Heritage Routes In 2023, Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha that Indian Railways has envisaged running 35 Hydrogen trains under "Hydrogen for Heritage" at an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore per train and ground infrastructure of Rs 70 crore per route on various heritage and hill routes. DEMU Runs The Indian Railways has also awarded a pilot project for retrofitment of a Hydrogen Fuel cell on an existing Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rake along with ground infrastructure at the cost of Rs 111.83 crores, which is planned to be run on the Jind -Sonipat section of Northern Railway.
India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
India's first hydrogen-powered train coach successfully tested at ICF Chennai
(Image: X/@AshwiniVaishnaw) New Delhi: Indian Railways has successfully tested the country's First hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. This was announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday, 25 July. According to the minister's social media X post, the country is working on a 1,200-horsepower hydrogen train, which will help India to place itself amongst the leaders in hydrogen-powered train technology. 'First Hydrogen powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing 1,200 HP Hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in Hydrogen powered train technology,' Vaishnaw posted on 'X'. Vaishnaw had informed Rajya Sabha in 2023 that Indian Railways has envisaged running 35 Hydrogen trains under 'Hydrogen for Heritage' at an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore per train and ground infrastructure of Rs 70 crore per route on various heritage and hill routes. Additionally, the Indian Railways has also awarded a pilot project for retrofitment of a Hydrogen Fuel cell on an existing Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rake along with ground infrastructure at the cost of Rs 111.83 crores, which is planned to be run on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway. The running cost of a Hydrogen fuel-based train is not established in IR scenario. It is estimated that the initial running cost of the Hydrogen fuel train set will be higher, which will subsequently reduce with an increase in the number of trains. Further, the use of Hydrogen as fuel provides larger benefits in the direction of green transportation technology to support zero carbon emission goals as a clean energy source. Last year, in a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation solutions, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, showcased India's advancements in green hydrogen mobility by demonstrating a hydrogen-fuelled bus powered by India's oil PSU Indian Oil to the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay and his delegation. (With ANI inputs)
NDTV
6 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Railways Makes History, First Hydrogen Coach Tested In India. Here's Why It Matters
India achieved a major milestone in green rail innovation with the successful testing of its first hydrogen-powered train coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The development was confirmed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who shared a video of the test run on social media. He stated that India is currently developing a 1,200 HP hydrogen-powered train, a step that will position the country among global leaders in hydrogen train technology. This marks India's entry into the select group of nations using hydrogen for rail transport. "First Hydrogen-powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing 1,200 HP Hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in hydrogen-powered train technology," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). Watch the video here: First Hydrogen powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing 1,200 HP Hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in Hydrogen powered train technology. — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) July 25, 2025 The tested coach, known as the Driving Power Car, represents a significant advancement toward cleaner and more sustainable railway systems. The minister highlighted that this move underscores India's commitment to green energy and future-ready transport solutions. In 2023, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha that Indian Railways plans to operate 35 hydrogen-powered trains under the 'Hydrogen for Heritage' initiative. Each train is estimated to cost ₹80 crore, with ₹70 crore per route for supporting infrastructure on heritage and hill routes. A pilot project worth ₹111.83 crore has also been launched to retrofit a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) with hydrogen fuel cells, set to run on the Jind–Sonipat section of Northern Railway. While the initial running cost of hydrogen trains may be high, it is expected to decrease over time. The move is aimed at promoting green transport and supporting India's zero carbon emission goals through clean hydrogen energy.
