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Indian Railways reports 2,500+ km of commercial hydrogen-train operations (mid-July–early Aug 2026)
5 Aug 2026
Indian Railways said its hydrogen-powered trains have completed over 2,500 km of commercial operations till early August 2026, after starting in mid-July 2026. The railway is also exploring ways to broaden its green hydrogen vendor base to reduce procurement costs as it plans to scale up hydrogen-train operations.
Why it matters
Commercial running beyond trials indicates hydrogen traction is being used in revenue service, supporting potential expansion on routes where electrification is difficult.
Indian Railways