{"id":1856,"date":"2026-07-18T04:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T04:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1856"},"modified":"2026-07-18T04:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T04:37:12","slug":"india-launches-first-hydrogen-powered-train-built-in-the-country-to-expand-clean-energy-on-railways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1856","title":{"rendered":"India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>NEW DELHI (AP) \u2014 India rolled out its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday, a move aimed at expanding the use of clean energy in its vast rail network.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1854\">Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The train made up of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and eight passenger coaches will operate in the northern state of Haryana. It can run at speeds of up to 75 kph (47 mph) and carry a maximum of about 2,600 passengers, railway officials said.<\/p>\n<p><span>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/span> inaugurated the \u201cNaMo Green Rail\u201d at Haryana\u2019s Jind railway station on Friday. \u201cNaMo\u201d is a common abbreviation of Modi\u2019s first and last names.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a very significant day in the direction of self-reliant India and sustainable development,\u201d Modi said in a post on X.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1852\">Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pilot project includes hydrogen storage and refueling infrastructure to test the use of the technology in India\u2019s rail network, according to officials.<\/p>\n<p>Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, producing water vapor as the only direct emission. <span>Several other countries<\/span> have introduced hydrogen-powered trains as an alternative to diesel on routes that are not fully electrified.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The launch is part of India\u2019s broader efforts to develop <span>green hydrogen<\/span> and reduce carbon emissions. India has set a target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070, with Indian Railways exploring hydrogen as an alternative to diesel on some routes.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/topmovingpross.com\/?p=1850\">The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India has introduced its first hydrogen-powered train designed and built in the country in a move to expand clean energy use on its rail network. The train named the \u201cNaMo Green Rail\u201d after Prime Minister Narendra Modi will operate in Haryana state. The train can carry up to 2,600 passengers at speeds reaching 75 kph. Officials say the pilot project includes hydrogen storage and refueling infrastructure. Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity with water vapor as the only emission. The launch is part of India\u2019s efforts to develop green hydrogen and reduce carbon emissions. 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