Extracted Data Points

  • Indian Railways has approved a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset for operation
  • The train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway
  • Maximum operating speed: 75 kmph
  • Power capacity: 1200 KW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system
  • Hydrogen fuel cell technology generates electricity through chemical reaction using hydrogen
  • Only emission: water vapor
  • India joins Germany, Japan, China and United States in using hydrogen for rail transportation
  • Pilot route: Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana
  • Indigenous hydrogen storage and refuelling facility established at Jind
  • Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) granted required license for storage and dispensing of compressed hydrogen gas
  • Hydrogen compression system provided for refuelling operations
  • Standby compressor unit being ensured
  • Safety sensors include hydrogen leak detectors and flame detectors
  • Operation and maintenance manuals approved by RDSO
  • Maintenance facility at Shakurbasti with necessary safety provisions and regular audits
  • Safety protocols include 24x7 monitoring of hydrogen refuelling system
  • Deployment of trained and certified personnel for critical operations
  • Regular inspection and maintenance schedules mandated
  • Trained technical staff will accompany train during initial phase
  • Project supports India's national clean energy and net-zero carbon emission goals