New Delhi, May 27 -- Indian Railways has approved the introduction of an indigenous hydrogen fuel cell-based trainset on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway, marking India's entry into a group of countries exploring hydrogen-powered rail transportation for cleaner mobility solutions.

The 10-car train, powered by a 1200 KW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system, is expected to begin operations soon and will run at a maximum speed of 75 kmph.

Hydrogen fuel cell technology generates electricity through a chemical reaction using hydrogen, with water vapour as the only emission.

Railway officials said the project is aimed at supporting environmentally sustainable transportation and reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuel-base...