Energy-efficient and sustainable transportation towards India's green technology: the Indian Railways approved the 10-car hydrogen fuel cell-based train on the Jind-Sonipat section. This 10-car train with a 1,200 KW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system has a 75 kmph speed and will soon start its operations.
Now, India joins the club of nations using hydrogen fuel for rail transportation, including the USA, Japan, Germany and China. This shows India's commitment to environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient transportation supporting clean energy goals.
How Will This Hydrogen-Fuel Train Work?
Indian Railways has shifted to an electrified network that has reduced its carbon emissions. Indian Railways is trying to generate its own electricity on board. Hydrogen fuel cell technology generates electricity through a reaction using hydrogen and water vapour as the only emission. This makes it an alternative to fossil fuel-based traction systems. PESO is offering the necessary approvals; the refuelling and hydrogen storage facility has already been set up at Jind.
Precautions Measures
As the technology is still at the initial stage, countries are only at the testing stage, and Indian Railways also follows a safety protocol such as:
Deployment of certified personnel for important operations.
24-hour monitoring of the hydrogen refuelling system.
Different safety sensors are installed at the hydrogen storage and production facility.
Regular maintenance and inspection.
Cleaning for safety operations and to prevent dirt accumulation.
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