Nikhil VyasJind, July 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind railway station, marking an important step towards the adoption of clean and sustainable mobility in the railway sector.

Jind in Haryana today witnessed a historic moment with the launch of India's first indigenous 10-coach hydrogen train.

India's hydrogen train features a 10-coach configuration, making it among the longest hydrogen-powered passenger trains developed so far. It is powered by a 3,200 HP propulsion system, making it one of the most powerful hydrogen-powered trainsets in operation.

With an operational speed of 75 kmph on the Jind-Sonipat section and a design speed of...