India launches first hydrogen-powered train on its network

India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the railway sector, aiming to promote sustainability and decrease dependence on fossil fuels. The train employs a hydrogen battery propulsion system with a capacity of 1,200 kilowatts, and travels a distance of 89 kilometers between the cities of Jind and Sonipat in the state of Haryana. The project cost approximately $12 million. This initiative is part of India's broader efforts to modernize its extensive railway network, which also includes high-speed trains, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2070, despite its reliance on coal for the majority of its energy production.