India’s First Hydrogen Train Trial Begins

India has commenced the trial run of its first indigenously developed Hydrogen-powered train on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana.

• Trial conducted by Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO).
• Train developed by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai.
• Uses hydrogen fuel cells instead of diesel. Produces only water vapor and heat as by-products.
• India joins countries like Germany, Japan, China, and Sweden in hydrogen train technology

Exam Tip

Hydrogen Train = Fuel Cell + Zero Emissions + Water as by-product