Indian Railways on 28 May 2026 cleared commercial operation of India first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell powered train on the 89 kilometre Jind to Sonipat section of Northern Railway in Haryana, marking a major step in the country green mobility transition under the National Hydrogen Mission. The 10 coach broad gauge trainset, designed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation Lucknow and manufactured by Integral Coach Factory Chennai, is the world longest and most powerful hydrogen rail formation, fitted with a 1200 kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system that converts compressed hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen into electricity, emitting only water vapour. The train can attain a top speed of 75 kilometres per hour and carry over 2638 passengers per service, with eight passenger coaches and two power cars housing the fuel cells, lithium ion batteries and hydrogen cylinders. An indigenous hydrogen storage and refuelling facility has been set up at Jind, with hydrogen sourced through electrolysis using renewable energy to ensure a near zero carbon footprint. The Commissioner of Railway Safety has issued the operations sanction subject to comprehensive safety protocols including 24x7 monitoring of the hydrogen refuelling system, leak detection sensors across the rake and trained technical staff accompanying the train during initial runs. With this clearance, India joins Germany, Japan, China and the United States in operating hydrogen powered passenger rail and advances its commitment to reach Net Zero emissions in railway operations by 2030. The Ministry of Railways plans to extend the technology to the Sonipat to Jakhal, Pathankot to Jogindernagar, Bilaspur to Manali, Marwar to Devgarh Madariya and Mhow to Sanawad heritage and short distance routes in the next phase.