India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana state, representing a key advancement in promoting clean energy transport systems aimed at achieving a carbon-free society.
On 18 July 2026 GMT+7, international news agencies reported that India officially began operating its first hydrogen-powered train last Friday in Haryana, northern India, to encourage clean energy use in transportation and support greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the inauguration ceremony, stating that the project is a collaboration between state-owned companies and private train manufacturers.
The report stated that this train uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity from the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, producing no carbon dioxide emissions during operation. It is an environmentally friendly technology capable of carrying up to 2,600 passengers per trip.
Additionally, the Indian government is promoting the production of green hydrogen—hydrogen generated from renewable sources such as solar energy—to serve as clean fuel for industry and transportation, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and moving toward a carbon-free society in the future.