India's first hydrogen train stood ready for its inaugural run at a railway station in Jind district, Haryana, on 17 July 2026, in a milestone for Indian Railways and the country's clean energy ambitions.
The hydrogen-powered train, developed under the Ministry of Railways, represents Indian Railways' push toward green mobility and a shift away from diesel traction on select routes.
Jind district in Haryana has been chosen as the launch point for India's first hydrogen train, positioning the region at the centre of the country's sustainable transport transition, according to Indian Railways.
The inaugural run of India's first hydrogen-fuelled train on 17 July 2026 signals a broader shift in Indian Railways toward clean energy and zero-emission rail infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Railways.