Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train, connecting Jind and Sonepat in Haryana. He called the launch a major leap towards green mobility and a successful example of the ‘Make in India’ campaign.
According to The Tribune, the Prime Minister said the hydrogen-powered train is a proud symbol of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and reflects India’s commitment to cleaner, future-ready transportation.
India joins select group of nations with hydrogen trains
With this launch, India has joined a select group of countries that have operational hydrogen-powered trains. This marks an important step towards the adoption of clean and sustainable mobility in the railway sector, as reported by Rediff.com.
The Prime Minister flagged off the train from Jind. He also dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth Rs 14,700 crore on the same occasion.
PM Modi calls hydrogen train a ‘Make in India’ success
Addressing a public gathering, Modi called the hydrogen-powered train a successful example of the ‘Make in India’ campaign, according to a post on PTI News on X.
The Telegraph India reported that Modi described the project as a major milestone for Indian Railways and a successful example of the ‘Make in India’ campaign.
Our Take: A symbolic step for green railways
The launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train is a significant milestone. It shows that the government is serious about shifting to cleaner energy in the railway sector. The fact that the train was built under the ‘Make in India’ campaign adds to its importance — it proves that Indian manufacturing can deliver advanced technology.
However, this is just the beginning. For hydrogen trains to make a real impact, India will need to build the infrastructure to produce and supply hydrogen fuel at scale. The government’s commitment, as shown by the Prime Minister’s personal involvement, is a good start. But the real test will be in expanding this technology to more routes across the country.
To put it plainly, this launch is a proud moment for India. But the journey towards a fully green railway network is long. This first hydrogen train is a strong first step.
