India’s first hydrogen train undergoes Delhi-Jind trial run ahead of launch

2 min readUpdated: Jun 27, 2026 03:08 PM IST

India's first hydrogen train completes Delhi-Jind trial run ahead of launch (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Hydrogen train trial in India: Indian Railways has conducted a trial run of the country’s first hydrogen train between Delhi and Jind. Earlier, the national transporter had conducted a trial run between Sonipat and Jind in Haryana. On Friday, the trial run focused on evaluating emergency braking distance and oscillation as part of the train’s safety and performance assessments ahead of its planned launch.

With its introduction into commercial service, India will join an elite global league of countries, including Germany, Sweden, Japan, and China, that operate hydrogen-powered trains.

Last month, the Railway Board (RB) approved the introduction of country’s first hydrogen-powered trainset. In its letter dated May 22, 2026, addressed to RDSO and Northern Railway, the RB communicated its approval for the introduction of a 10-car hydrogen train set. The Board also stated that the train will operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Delhi Division.

“With reference to RDSO above application dated 16.03.2026, sent through Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety, New Delhi; sanction of the Ministry of Railways, Railway Board is hereby communicated for introduction of 10 Car formation Hydrogen Fuel cell based DPRS 1200 KW DEMU Coaches…up to a maximum speed of 75 kmph over dedicated section (Jind-Sonipat) of Northern Railway,” the RB said in the letter.

It further stated that the sanction for the rolling stock has been processed only for operations on the Jind-Sonipat section, while the scheduled maintenance of the trainset has been planned at Shakurbasti.

Hydrogen train features

Designed and Developed in India demonstrating Indian Railways’ commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Presently, it is the world’s longest (10 coaches) and most powerful (2400 kW) Hydrogen Train-set on Broad Gauge platform.

The train-set comprises of two Driving Power Cars (DPCs) of 1200 kW each, totalling 2400 kW along with eight passenger cars.

Zero CO2 emissions; only emission is water vapour.

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors.

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