India Develops World’s Most Powerful Hydrogen Train Engine

India developed the world’s most powerful hydrogen-powered train engine with a capacity of 1,200 horsepower, using indigenous technology.

• The first trial of this engine will occur on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana.
• Only four countries—Germany, France, Sweden, and China—have hydrogen train engines, producing 500-600 horsepower.
• Hydrogen is abundant and clean, emitting only water as a byproduct when used in fuel cells.
• Types of hydrogen include green (produced via renewable energy), blue (from natural gas with carbon capture), grey (from natural gas without carbon capture), and pink (via nuclear-powered electrolysis).
• India’s Green Hydrogen Policy (2022) aims to make it a leading global producer and supplier of green hydrogen.
• The National Green Hydrogen Mission (2023) targets establishing India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and export.
• The SIGHT Programme offers incentives for manufacturing electrolysers and green hydrogen production.