The Indian Railway which has been at the forefront in adopting green technology is planning to operate 35 hydrogen fuel cell trains on the Northern Railway.

A pilot project to retrofit a diesel electric multiple unit (DEMU) rake with a hydrogen fuel cell and the related ground infrastructure has already been approved by IR. The trials are scheduled to start in March 2024. The Jind-Sonipat section pilot project will be another step towards sustainable transport in IR.

The project is a component of the Hydrogen for Heritage initiative, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and help India achieve its 2070 goal of becoming Net Zero.