India’s first hydrogen train to launch soon: Check route, stops, timetable, speed and features

2 min readJul 10, 2026 01:51 PM IST

India's first hydrogen-powered train is expected to begin operations soon, marking a significant step in Indian Railways' push towards greener transportation. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Hydrogen train launch in India: The Ministry of Railways is set to introduce the country’s first hydrogen-powered train soon. Last month, the national transporter completed the train’s final trial run, focusing on safety evaluations, including emergency braking distance and oscillation tests, to assess its performance and stability.

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

Hydrogen train in India: Route

On Wednesday, the Railway Board directed Northern Railway to prepare to introduce India’s first hydrogen-powered train. The train is planned to operate on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, covering an 89-km section under the administrative jurisdiction of Northern Railway’s Delhi Division. Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory(ICF) has developed the train.

Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen train: Speed, Train number, Travel time

The Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train will cover 89 km in two hours. It will run as train number 74010/74009. The train will run daily. The train will operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph on the route.

According to the Railway Board, the scheduled maintenance of the trainset has been planned at Delhi’s Shakurbasti depot. “Necessary authorization for movement of the trainset from JIND-Shakurbasti-Jind in dead condition (Hauled by Loco) shall be ensured in accordance with extant codal provisions,” it added.

Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen train stoppages

During its journey between Jind and Sonipat, train number 74010/74009 will halt at 13 railway stations. These are: Jind City, Pandu Pindara, Lalit Khera, Bhambeva, Ishapur Kheri, Butana, Khandrai, Gohana, Rabhra, Lath, Mohana Haryana, and Barwasni.

🟡 Rake: One rake run on Hydrogen Fuel — a green rail initiative

🡆 Train 74010 — Jind → Sonipat

Station

Type

Time

Jind

D

07:40

Sonipat

A

09:40

🡄 Train 74009 — Sonipat → Jind

Station

Type

Time

Sonipat

D

10:40

Jind

A

13:00

🚉 Commercial Stoppages  11 Stops

Jind City

Pandu Pindara

Lalit Khera

Bhambeva

Ishapur Kheri

Butana

Khandrai

Gohana

Rabhra

Lath

Mohana Haryana

Barwasni

📋 Train Details

Frequency

Daily

Primary Maintenance

Jind

Rake

One rake run on Hydrogen Fuel

Hydrogen train features

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

Zero CO2 emissions; the only emission is water vapour.

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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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Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University

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