Indian Railways is exploring the possibility of deploying up to 35 hydrogen-powered trains as part of its efforts to promote cleaner and more sustainable rail transport.
The initiative is focused on making green hydrogen more affordable, which could improve the economic viability of hydrogen-powered trains.
Hydrogen trains use fuel cells to generate electricity, producing water and heat as by-products instead of direct carbon emissions.
Indian Railways has already been developing hydrogen train technology as it looks to reduce its carbon footprint and explore alternatives to conventional diesel-powered trains.
The proposed expansion could strengthen India's clean mobility ecosystem while supporting the development of domestic hydrogen production, storage and fuelling infrastructure.
The move also aligns with India's broader push to expand green hydrogen applications across the transport and energy sectors.