India, May 28 -- In a major push towards green and sustainable transport, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car hydrogen fuel cell-based trainset on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway in Haryana.

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

Hydrogen fuel cell technology generates electricity through a chemical reaction using hydrogen, with water vapour as the only emission, making it a cleaner alternative to conventional fossil fuel-based rail systems. With this initiative, India joins countries such as Germany, Japan, China and the United States that are exploring hydrogen-powered rail transport.

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