PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen Train In Jind

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind railway station in Haryana.

The launch of the first Hydrogen- powered train marks an important step towards the adoption of clean and sustainable mobility in the railway sector.

On the occasion, Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation as well as lay the foundation stone of National Highway projects worth over 12 thousand 470 crore rupees in Haryana. Mr Modi dedicated the 157 kilometer long Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway.

The Greenfield corridor forms part of the 667 kilometer Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. The expressway will reduce travel time between Delhi and Katra from about 14 hours to nearly six hours, while cutting the Delhi-Amritsar journey from about eight hours to four hours.

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi said that over the past twelve years Indian Railway has witnessed major transformation. He noted that Haryana has witnessed a new phase of development in recent years and has moved forward on the path of progress. Mr Modi added that the launch of the country’s first hydrogen train has given Jind a special place in India’s history.

The Prime Minister highlighted that today Jind is emerging as a symbol of the good governance model of the BJP and the NDA. Highlighting the future of rail transport, the Prime Minister said that the railways of the 21st century will be driven by hydrogen technology.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw termed the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train a historic achievement in the country’s technological advancement.

He noted that this milestone is the result of a strong national resolve to develop indigenous hydrogen technology. Mr Vaishnaw emphasised that the train is completely environment-friendly, with no requirement for diesel or petrol.

Mr Vaishnaw highlighted that this achievement is part of the broader railway modernisation drive undertaken by the Narendra Modi government over the past several years.

The hydrogen facility has been established at Jind to enable safe, efficient and reliable hydrogen – powered rail operations.

Indian Railways is also exploring the deployment of hydrogen technology on heritage railways, including the Kalka-Shimla route, by leveraging the experience gained through the Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen Train project.
(UPDATED ON 17TH JULY 2026)