Indian Railways Hydrogen Train: A Step Towards Net Zero Carbon Emission
Target of Net Zero Carbon Emission till 2030
Hydrogen train : Indian Railways has set a target of becoming a net zero carbon emitter by 2030. Railways is taking new steps to achieve this target, which also includes trains running on hydrogen. The first hydrogen train can start next year, i.e. in the 2024-25 financial year. Before this, its testing will be started by the end of this year.
Hydrogen train : The first hydrogen train will run on the Jind-Sonipat route
The first hydrogen train will run on the 89 km long Jind-Sonipat route of Delhi Division. According to a senior railway official, “India’s first hydrogen train will run in the Delhi division of Northern Railway. Its trial run will begin in December.”
Rs 2800 crore has been allocated for the Hydrogen train project. This project is not just for reducing carbon emission but is a major step towards fulfilling the goals of sustainable and eco-friendly transportation in India.
Hydrogen train : Preparations to run 35 Hydrogen Trains
Hydrogen for Heritage Project
Railways has set a target of running 35 hydrogen trains on heritage and hilly routes under its big plan. This project has been named ‘Hydrogen for Heritage’.
Hydrogen trains are very beneficial for the environment. They do not cause pollution at all. Its advantage will be that railways will be able to achieve their goal of becoming ‘net zero carbon emitter’ by 2030.
For this, railways are taking many other steps as well. These include the use of power-saving HOG technology and LED lights, installing low-power equipment, and installing trees. Apart from this, railways are also installing solar plants at stations and on land.
Hydrogen train : Allocation of Rs 2800 Crore
Railways are investing a lot of money for the hydrogen train project. Rs 2800 crore has been allocated for 35 hydrogen trains in this year’s budget. Rs 600 crore has been kept separately for hydrogen-related infrastructure on heritage routes.
Apart from this, Railways has started another project in which work is being done to run diesel-powered DEMU trains on hydrogen. A contract of Rs 111.83 crore has been given for this. Under this project, hydrogen fuel cells will be installed in the trains and necessary infrastructure will be built at the ground level.
A big step in India’s Green Transport
Overall, the hydrogen train project is an ambitious step for the Indian Railways. This will not only be beneficial for the environment, but will also take India a step forward in the field of green transportation.
