No diesel or electricity: India’s first hydrogen train to begin operations

The Indian Railways network is one of the largest in the world, with lakhs of people using it for their travel. Indian Railways is also upgrading its trains and coaches and introducing new trains for the convenience of passengers. Vande Bharat Express trains are a perfect example of this.

Adding to it, Railways is now planning to introduce a groundbreaking train that requires neither diesel nor electricity to operate. This “water-powered” train is all set to run on tracks soon.

If we talk about the evolution of the Indian Railways, like other countries it all began with steam engines and then shifted to coal. Then the train engines shifted to fossil fuel power – diesel – that gives power but emulates pollution also. Modern trains run on electricity which is also generated by burning coal. Amid these advancements, a new era began with the launch of a train powered by water, marking a significant. For the first time in the country, the train will run on water. This will be achieved through advanced hydrogen fuel technology.

The pilot project of the hydrogen train will be launch soon. This train will require about 40,000 litres of water per hour, and special water storage facilities will be built to support this operation, milestone for India. The pilot project of the hydrogen train is expected to launch in December. (India.com)  

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