Indian Railways (IR) has envisaged to run 35 Hydrogen trains under “Hydrogen for Heritage” at an estimated cost of Rs 80 crores per train and ground infrastructure of Rs 70 crores per route on various heritage/hill routes. The trial of its first hydrogen-powered train is scheduled for December 2024. This initiative will make India the fifth country in the world to operate eco-friendly hydrogen trains, joining the ranks of Germany, France, Sweden, and China.

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