# India's Hydrogen Train

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-17**: India launches hydrogen train pilot — Prime Minister Modi inaugurates a 10-car, 2,600-passenger hydrogen train on the 89-km Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana.
- **2022**: Coradia iLint sets range record — The German train logs a 1,175 km journey without refueling, showcasing long-range capability.
- **2018**: Germany launches commercial hydrogen train service — Regular passenger operations begin with the Coradia iLint, marking the start of commercial hydrogen rail.
- **2017-03**: Germany tests first hydrogen passenger train — Alstom's Coradia iLint undergoes testing, becoming the world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### 2,600-Passenger Hydrogen Train Pilot Triggers New Fuel Supply Chain Demands
2026-07-18 00:54:49 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

India's first hydrogen train pilot is not just a tech demo; it signals a paradigm shift in railway fuel logistics. With 2,600-passenger capacity, the project demands a robust supply chain for green hydrogen production, storage, and distribution across the nation's 115,000-km network.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/india-hydrogen-train-pilot-supply-chain

### India's Hydrogen Train Cuts Emissions on 89-km Route Using Green Fuel
2026-07-18 00:54:40 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

The hydrogen train pilot on the Jind–Sonipat corridor is India's testbed for decarbonizing its massive railway network. Powered by green hydrogen, the train emits only water vapor, marking a pivotal moment in the country's push for net-zero transport emissions.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/india-hydrogen-train-climate-pilot

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