PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen train on Jind-Sonipat route

2 min readUpdated: Jul 17, 2026 11:24 AM IST

India's first hydrogen train is set to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India’s first hydrogen train launch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the country’s first hydrogen train. Developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), this new train will run between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana. The 89-km-long stretch falls under the jurisdiction of Northern Railway’s Delhi Division.

India’s first hydrogen train (Image: Ministry of Railways)

According to the Ministry of Railways, “The Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana has been identified as the pilot route for these operations. An indigenous hydrogen storage and refuelling facility has been set up at Jind for the train-set. The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has granted the required licence for storage and dispensing of compressed hydrogen gas at the site.”

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With its launch, India will join a select group of countries, including Germany, Japan, China and the United States, that are exploring hydrogen-powered trains for cleaner rail transportation. Recently, Switzerland also unveiled a hydrogen train; however, it was developed for a narrow-gauge (NG) railway network.

Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train: Stops

During its journey between Jind and Sonipat, the hydrogen train will stop at 12 stations. These are: Jind City, Pandu Pindara, Lalit Khera, Bhambeva, Ishapur Kheri, Butana, Khandrai, Gohana, Rabhra, Lath, Mohana Haryana, and Barwasni. It will run as train number 74010/74009.

India’s first hydrogen train (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train speed

The Jind-Sonipat hydrogen train will operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph. The 10-car trainset will include two Driving Power Cars (DPCs) with a capacity of 1,200 kW each, providing a combined power output of 2,400 kW, along with eight passenger coaches.

India’s first hydrogen train (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen train timing

Train number 74010 Jind-Sonipat service will depart from Jind at 07:40 hrs and arrive at Sonipat at 09:40 hrs. In the return direction, train number 74009 Sonipat-Jind service will leave Sonipat at 10:40 hrs and reach Jind at 13:00 hrs.

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🡆 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

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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