Sri Lanka, July 20 -- India rolled out its first indigenously built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday (17), a move aimed at expanding the use of clean energy in its vast rail network.

The train made up of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and eight passenger coaches will operate in the northern state of Haryana. It can run at speeds of up to 75 kph (47 mph) and carry a maximum of about 2,600 passengers, railway officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'NaMo Green Rail' at Haryana's Jind railway station on Friday. 'NaMo' is a common abbreviation of Modi's first and last names. "This is a very significant day in the direction of self-reliant India and sustainable development," Modi said in a post on X.

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