India's 1st Hydrogen Train to Carry 2,600 Passengers

Indian Railways is set to flag off India's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset, a train that generates its own electricity onboard using hydrogen, the cleanest fuel known. 

It produces near-zero emissions at the point of use. This milestone marks the latest chapter in the evolution of how Indian Railways has powered its trains, reflecting India's broader journey from coal and steam to cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy.

Over the past 12 years, rapid electrification



has significantly reduced dependence on imported diesel, paving the way for the next leap in clean rail mobility. 

Today, with over 99% of Broad Gauge routes electrified, Indian Railways is taking that journey a step further. 

Unlike conventional electric trains that draw power from overhead lines, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset generates electricity onboard through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, with water vapour as its only by-product.