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India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Hydrogen Train in India BIG Update: Modi government likely to launch train by..., top speed to be..., Check route here
New Delhi: In a major development that promises to make the travelling experience of passengers convenient, the Ministry of Railways has informed that the government will launch the hydrogen-powered train set soon. According to the Indian Express report, the launch will be held after the prototype successfully clears the load tests. '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, as quoted by the Indian Express. It is important to note that the project is a part of Indian Railways' 'Hydrogen for Heritage' initiative. Under the initiative 35 hydrogen-powered trains are planned for various heritage and hill routes. Developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, the initiative aims to promote green transportation technology and support zero-carbon emission goals through the use of clean energy. These new trains will be equipped with multiple safety systems, including pressure relief valves, leak detection, flame sensors, temperature monitors, and optimised ventilation. The announcement comes soon after the Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw teased the video of the same on his X account, saying, 'Bharat's First Hydrogen Train! Coming Soon' India's First Hydrogen-powered Train: All You Need To Know India's first hydrogen-powered train service will operate on the route connecting Haryana's Jind and Sonipat India is set to become the fifth country globally, alongside Germany, France, Sweden, and China, to deploy trains powered by hydrogen technology. The new train will be the world's most powerful and longest hydrogen-powered train The train will have a capacity to transport 2,600 passengers. The testing of the first hydrogen-powered train coach was completed at Chennai's Integral Coach Factory (ICF). The technology driving these trains involves each power car carrying 220 kg of hydrogen stored in specially designed cylinders pressurized to 350 bar. The system will power traction motors through fuel cells to generate electricity by combining hydrogen with oxygen, releasing only water vapour as a by-product. As hydrogen is highly flammable in nature, safety remains a critical focus here. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies have been conducted to simulate potential leak scenarios, guaranteeing robust mitigation measures. To recall, the Ministry of Railway earlier had confirmed on X that the hydrogen-powered train is set for its final commissioning. What Did The Ministry Say? '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,' the ministry said. Vaishnaw said that only four countries in the world manufacture such train engines. 'They produce somewhere between 500 to 600 horsepower, while the engine produced by Indian Railways using indigenous technology has an output of 1,200 horsepower, the highest so far in this category,' he said. Route & Speed: The train will run over the 89-kilometer Jind-Sonipat route, reaching a maximum speed of 110 km/h. This makes it a great option for efficient short-distance travel. Passenger Capacity: It can accommodate a large number of commuters with a passenger capacity of 2,638, ensuring that most people can use this eco-friendly form of transportation.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Railways plans to roll out Gati Shakti Freight trains for faster cargo movement
Indian Railways Freight Services: Indian Railways (IR) plays a crucial role in transporting bulk commodities which are essential for industry and energy sectors, food grains for national distribution, fertilizers for agriculture, and petroleum products. For long distances, rail transport has been more economical than road transport. It not only reduces overall logistics cost but also enables seamless supply chains across the country. Now, in a bid to boost the logistics sector, the Ministry of Railways is planning to introduce a Gati Shakti Freight train. This new semi-high-speed train will be manufactured at Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF). 'ICF is planning to introduce Gati Shakti Freight EMU, a semi-high-speed train for e-commerce and FMCG logistics, equipped with advanced container handling systems and crew amenities,' said U Subba Rao, General Manager of ICF, on Friday while addressing the gathering on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day. The national transporter carries over 1.6 billon tonnes of freight traffic every year. Transporting freight by rail helps cut carbon emissions, lowers fuel costs and eases highway congestion. The freight carried by railways during 2020-21 was 1,233 million tonnes which increased to 1,591 million tonnes during 2023-24 i.e. a growth of 29 per cent. The railways has taken up construction of two Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) – Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) from Ludhiana to Sonnagar (1337 Km) and the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT) to Dadri (1506 Km). Out of total 2,843 Km, 2741 Route km (96.4%) have been commissioned and operational, which – carried 1,30,116 freight trains during FY 2024-25. In a written statement in Lok Sabha on July 23, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said: 'Indian Railways is working on increasing the capacity of its network through Corridors approach. Corridors like HDN (High Traffic Density), Energy, Minerals and Cement are being implemented on priority.'
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
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.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Indian Railways to manufacture Amrit Bharat 3.0 trains for all passenger segments
Amrit Bharat Express: The Ministry of Railways has planned to manufacture Amrit Bharat 3.0 trainsets. The Amrit Bharat Express 3.0 will be designed based on the experience of Amrit Bharat 1.0 and Amrit Bharat 2.0 trains. Launched in 2023, the Amrit Bharat trains meant to provide affordable service and high quality travelling experience for people in the lower income and lower middle income category. Presently, a total of 8 Amrit Bharat Express trains are running across the country. These are: Darbhanga-Anand Vihar Terminal, Malda Town-SMVT Bengaluru, Mumbai LTT-Saharsa, Rajendra Nagar Terminal-New Delhi, Darbhanga-Gomti Nagar, Malda Town-Gomti Nagar, Bapudham Motihari-Anand Vihar Terminal, and Sitamarhi-Delhi. Now, the national transporter has geared up to manufacture Amrit Bharat 3.0 trains. This new-modern train will be developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF). Amrit Bharat 3.0 trainsets will feature a combination of Air-Conditioned (AC) and Non-Air-Conditioned (Non-AC) coaches. 'Development of Mixed Amrit Bharat 3.0 trains, offering a blend of AC and non-AC coaches for balanced comfort and affordability,' said U Subba Rao, General Manager of ICF, on Friday while addressing the gathering on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day. The Amrit Bharat trains provide comprehensive services to the people at a very low cost. In Amrit Bharat 2.0 trains, the railways made 12 major improvements such as: semi-automatic couplers, modular toilets with new type of construction materials, strong pillar and partition, emergency talk back features, EP assisted brake system, newly designed seats and berths, pantry car in new design, continuous lighting system like Vande Bharat, fire detection system, gangways, external emergency lights, and charging sockets along with mobile phone holders. The non-AC Amrit Bharat trains comprise 11 General Class coaches, 8 Sleeper Class coaches, 1 Pantry car and 02 Second class cum Luggage cum Guard Van and Disabled Friendly Compartment. The railways has provisioned for production of 100 Amrit Bharat trains.
India.com
10-08-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bullet Train Massive update: India's first high-speed train to roll out by…, train to pass these stations, top speed to be…
New Delhi: In a major development, India's first high-speed train (bullet train) is likely to be rolled out from BEML Ltd's Bengaluru rail coach complex by mid-2027. It is important to note that the train will run at a speed of 250 km per hour between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. According to the reports, Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, awarded a contract for two high-speed eight-coach trains to BEML Ltd late last year. 'We have appointed a design consultant with whom we hold weekly discussions. Since it is a high-speed train, the technology changes completely, and airtightness is very important. We are also finalising sources and vendors for major sub-assemblies, and we have ordered the propulsion system,' U Subba Rao, General Manager, ICF, told DH. He further added that BEML will place orders for other systems once the design is finalised. 'The design is nearing completion, and we hope to roll out the prototype by mid-2027. Since it is a high-speed train, we will ensure that passengers feel comfortable and enjoy their travel.' Here are some of the key details: The Bullet train will feature modern passenger amenities, including rotatable seats and infotainment systems, suited for day travel. The train will be fully air-conditioned train Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will have a total length of 508 kms corridor. Out of the 508 kms, 348 km is in Gujarat and 156 in Maharashtra. A 21-km section of the high-speed rail corridor will be underground 7 kms will pass through a sea tunnel and 5 km through a mountain tunnel. The top speed on India's first bullet train corridor will be 320 km per hour. The 508-km stretch will pass from 12 stations including Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora, Vapi in Gujarat and Boisar, Virar, Thane and Mumbai in Maharashtra. The estimated time that the bullet train will take to cover the distance between Ahmedabad and Mumbai as per the corridor plan is 2 hours 58 minutes. The stations falling on the bullet train project will have facilities like ample seating, clear signage, high quality restrooms, nurseries and baggage lockers. Amrit Bharat Rao also said ICF will be prepared to produce more high-speed trains if there is demand. Speaking about the Amrit Bharat Express, which provides a travel experience similar to the Vande Bharat trains but is entirely non-AC, Rao said that the ICF has received an order from the Railway Board to manufacture 50 of these trains. 'While we plan to roll out 25 trains by the end of the 2025–2026 fiscal year and the remaining 25 during 2026–2027, these trains have become popular due to their quality and design,' Rao added.
