Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed India’s first hydrogen-powered train as a historic milestone, describing it as a landmark day for Atmanirbhar Bharat and the country’s journey towards sustainable development.
Ahead of the inauguration of the country’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, the Prime Minister congratulated everyone associated with the project.
“Today marks the realization of India’s dream of getting its first hydrogen-powered train. It is a landmark day for Atmanirbhar Bharat and for the country’s journey towards sustainable development. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone associated with this achievement,” PM Modi said in a post on X (Text translated from Hindi).
The Prime Minister also shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam (verse), highlighting the importance of determination and commitment.
“Whether a task is great or small, whatever a person wishes to accomplish should be carried out with complete dedication and renewed enthusiasm; this is the one quality that ought to be learned from a lion,” he said.
India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Northern Railway, marking the country’s entry into the next generation of clean rail transportation.
Developed as a pilot initiative, the project combines advanced hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technology with dedicated hydrogen storage, refuelling and operational infrastructure. It is expected to demonstrate the feasibility of hydrogen-powered rail transportation in India while promoting energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable mobility.
The hydrogen train has been developed in accordance with design approvals and technical specifications prepared by the Research, Design & Standards Organisation (RDSO). Designed and developed entirely in India, the project reflects the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and underscores Indian Railways’ commitment to innovation, clean energy and sustainable transportation.
