India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive
Summary
India has introduced its first hydrogen-powered train, called the NaMo Green Rail, to help reduce pollution and promote clean energy. The train, designed and built in India, will run daily on a 90 km route between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana, producing only water vapor and heat as emissions.Key Facts
- The NaMo Green Rail is India's first domestically built hydrogen-powered train.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the train before its first trip.
- The train runs two return trips daily on a 90 km route in Haryana state.
- It has 10 coaches and seats about 2,600 passengers, with a top speed of 75 km/h.
- The hydrogen train emits only heat and water vapor, unlike diesel trains which produce pollution.
- Hydrogen trains are used in countries like Japan, China, the U.S., and Germany.
- India aims to make its railways net-zero in carbon emissions by 2030.
- The train supports India’s broader efforts to expand clean energy and reduce carbon emissions.
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