Jind, 17 July. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the country’s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana. This train will initially operate on the Jind-Sonepat railway section and is being considered a historic step towards the green and clean transport mission of Indian Railways.
How does hydrogen train work?
Hydrogen trains are based on a completely different technology from conventional diesel or electric trains. Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell has been used in it, which works like a small power plant within the train itself. Hydrogen stored in cylinders on the train reacts chemically with oxygen in the air inside the fuel cell. This process generates electricity, which propels the train’s wheels through traction motors. The biggest feature of this technology is that it does not emit smoke or carbon, but only water vapor and heat are released as by-products.
Big step for the environment
Through hydrogen fuel cell technology, fossil fuel is not required in the operation of the train. This will reduce carbon emissions and help in making Indian Railways environment-friendly. This initiative is also considered important towards India’s goal of green transport and net-zero emissions.
Train will connect these stations
According to the Railways, the initial operation of the hydrogen train will be done on the Jind-Sonipat railway section of Northern Railway. Apart from Jind Junction, Gohana Junction and Sonipat, this train will also stop at many intermediate stations and halts. These include Jind City, Pandu Pindara Junction, Lalit Kheda Halt, Bhambhewa, Isapur Khedi Halt, Butana Halt, Khandrai Halt, Rabrah Halt, Lath Halt, Mohana, Barwasni Halt and Sonipat New.
Among the world’s longest hydrogen passenger trains
This hydrogen train of Indian Railways is special in many ways. Hydrogen passenger trains operating in most countries of the world have only 2 or 3 coaches and their use is limited to regional services. In contrast, India’s first hydrogen train has 10 coaches and has a capacity to carry about 2,600 passengers. This makes it among the world’s longest and highest passenger capacity hydrogen trains.
New chapter in Indian railway history
The operation of the country’s first hydrogen train is being considered a major achievement in the direction of modernization of Indian Railways, use of indigenous technology and green energy. This is expected to promote eco-friendly rail transport in the future.
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