Indian Railways made history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first hydrogen-powered train on Thursday. Initially, the train will run on an 89-km route on Haryana’s Jind-Sonipt route with pollution-free modern eco-friendly technology.
Experts say the technology uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity. It is much more environment friendly than diesel powered trains. Use of specialized technologies also includes hydrogen storage and refueling.
“India has become one of the elite group of countries to have this special train. This move will take the country a long way in using eco-friendly and clean technology in railways,” Modi wrote on the X handle ahead of the inauguration.
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1) This state-of-the-art train has 10 coaches and is powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology.
2. There are two driving power cars and 8 trailer coaches
3. The train is powered by a 1200 kW proton exchange membrane fuel cell. The technology involves the chemical reaction of hydrogen gas and oxygen in air to generate electricity from a high-pressure cylinder.
4. The maximum speed is 75 km/h but its design speed is 110 km/h.
5. The train can carry about 2600 passengers at a time.
6. It will connect Jind Junction, Gohana Junction and Sonepat. Intermediate stations will also be served
7. En route, the train will halt at Jind City, Pandu Pindra Junction, Lalit Khera Halt, Bhambewa, Isapur Khera Halt, Butana Halt, Khandrai Halt, Rabra Halt, Loth Halt, Mohana and Barwasni Halt.
8. After Friday’s historic launch, India has become one of the few countries in the world to run hydrogen trains. Germany, China, Japan and the US have successfully operated hydrogen trains in the past.