New Delhi, July 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana, marking the country's entry into a select group of nations operating hydrogen-fuelled passenger trains.

The 10-coach train, powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology, will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route, covering the distance in about two hours with stops at 12 intermediate stations and can carry around 2,600 passengers.

Flagging off the service, PM Modi described the project as a successful example of the government's 'Make in India' initiative and said it represented a major technological milestone for Indian Railways.

"Today, Indian Railways has taken a major step and this hydroge...