India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train: it traveled more than 1,200 km in eight days
India has put its first hydrogen-powered passenger train into service. In its first eight days of operation, it traveled more than 1,200 kilometers and saved more than 3,200 liters of diesel fuel.
The train runs between the stations of Jind and Sonipat in the state of Haryana. The ten-car train is equipped with hydrogen fuel cells that generate electricity for the motors, and the only byproducts of the system are water vapor and heat. The train has a total power output of 2,400 kW and can carry nearly 2,600 passengers.
Special infrastructure has also been built for the new route in India—a station that produces, stores, and refuels hydrogen. The facility is equipped with leak detection, fire safety, and automatic fuel shut-off systems.
At the same time, officials note that it is still too early to assess the project’s economic efficiency. The Ministry of Railways has not yet released data on hydrogen consumption, the cost of transportation, or the lifespan of the fuel cells. In the future, hydrogen-powered trains are planned to be used primarily on routes where electrification is difficult or economically unfeasible.
Source: Eco News.
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