India, May 27 -- The Railway Ministry on Tuesday approved the operation of India's first hydrogen-powered 10-coach DEMU train between Jind and Sonipat under the Northern Railway zone, marking a significant milestone in the country's push for green transportation.

According to officials, the train will run at a maximum speed of 75 kmph and use hydrogen fuel cells to generate power instead of conventional diesel or electric traction systems.

The hydrogen-powered train has a total power output of 1,200 kilowatts and will operate using Distributed Power Rolling Stock (DPRS) technology, where power is distributed across multiple coaches instead of being concentrated in a single locomotive.

The approval was granted after technical clearance ...