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India’s first hydrogen-powered train to run between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, January 6, 2026: Haryana is set to witness a historic milestone with the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train, which will operate between Jind and Sonipat under Northern Railway’s ambitious project.
The train is in the final stages of preparation, with a stable 11 kV power supply ensured for the hydrogen plant in Jind that will fuel the train during commissioning and regular operations.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi held a hybrid meeting with officials from Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) to review the power supply system for the plant. The discussion focused on the current status of supply, backup arrangements, and future requirements to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Sh. Rastogi directed officials to conduct regular reviews of the power system, strengthen alternative arrangements, and implement rapid response mechanisms to avoid any disruption to this pioneering project.
The Jind plant, India’s largest hydrogen facility with a storage capacity of 3,000 kilograms, is now in its final commissioning phase. Given that the plant will operate 24x7, maintaining uninterrupted and high-quality power is critical.
DHBVN officials assured the Chief Secretary that stable power is being provided, with additional monitoring and rapid maintenance arrangements in place. Northern Railway officials also expressed satisfaction with the quality of power supplied to the plant.
The meeting was attended via video conferencing by DHBVN Managing Director Vikram Yadav, along with Chief Engineer Rajender Sabharwal.