Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Haryana is set to witness the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to inaugurate it later this month, reported IANS.
Northern Railway’s ambitious project, which will operate between Jind and Sonipat, is in its final stages of preparation.
A stable and uninterrupted 11 KV power supply has been ensured for the hydrogen plant established in Jind, which will provide fuel for the train during its final commissioning and regular operations.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on January 6 held a hybrid meeting with officials from Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) to review the project. The meeting covered detailed discussions on the plant’s current power supply status, backup arrangements, and future requirements.
He directed that regular reviews of the power supply system be conducted to prevent any obstacles to this ambitious project. Rastogi emphasised strengthening alternative arrangements and rapid response mechanisms. The meeting was informed that India’s largest hydrogen plant with a storage capacity of 3,000 kg has been established in Jind for this hydrogen train project and is now in its final commissioning phase.
Since the plant will operate around the clock, an uninterrupted and quality power supply is essential.