India's First Hydrogen-Powered DEMU Train on Jind-Sonipat Route
Sector: Hydrogen • Location: Jind, Haryana, India
Source: ET Infra
The Railway Ministry has approved the operation of India's first hydrogen-powered 10-coach DEMU train on the Jind-Sonipat route under the Northern Railway zone. The train will use hydrogen fuel cells instead of conventional diesel or electric traction systems, generate 1,200 kilowatts of power, and operate using Distributed Power Rolling Stock (DPRS) technology. The approval follows technical clea
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydrogen, Power Generation (CCGT), Mass Transit, Rail, Commercial
- Location
- Jind, Haryana, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ET Infra
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Description | The Railway Ministry has approved the operation of India's first hydrogen-powered 10-coach DEMU train on the Jind-Sonipat route under the Northern Railway zone. The train will use hydrogen fuel cells instead of conventional diesel or electric traction systems, generate 1,200 kilowatts of power, and operate using Distributed Power Rolling Stock (DPRS) technology. The approval follows technical clearance from RDSO and safety testing by CCRS. Compliance with safety norms and specialized training for staff are mandated before commercial operations begin. |
Original sector | Railways |
Location
Country | India |
State | Haryana |
City | Jind |
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Source | ET Infra |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydrogen, Power Generation (CCGT), Mass Transit, Rail, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-29 |
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