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India’s First Hydrogen Train Set to be Among World’s Longest and Maximum Powered: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways has taken up a state-of-the-art project of development of the first Hydrogen Train on a pilot basis by retrofitment of Hydrogen Fuel cell on Diesel Electric Multiple Unit rake. This is set to be among the world's longest and maximum powered Hydrogen trains, said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Rajya Sabha.

February 11, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey

Indian Railways has taken up a state-of-the-art project to develop the country's first hydrogen train, set to be one of the world's longest and most powerful hydrogen-powered trains, informed Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology in a written reply to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha.

“Indian Railways has taken up a state-of-the-art project of development of first Hydrogen Train on a pilot basis by retrofitment of Hydrogen Fuel cell on Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rake,” he said.

The specifications for this fully indigenously developed train have been prepared by the Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO). “This is slated to be among the longest hydrogen trains in the world presently. It will also be a Hydrogen train among the maximum powered Hydrogen trains in the world,” said Vaishnaw.

He further added that along with the train, concomitant on-ground infrastructure to refill hydrogen is envisioned with an integrated hydrogen production-storage-dispensation facility. “Necessary safety approvals for the facility layout from Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) are in place,” he said.

The project further establishes the commitment of Indian Railways towards advancements in alternative energy-powered train travel thereby ensuring a cleaner and greener future for the country’s transportation sector.

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