Indian Railways invites bids for hydrogen fuel-based tech for trains
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Railways invites bids for hydrogen fuel-based tech for trains

India TV News  

The railways has invited bids for hydrogen fuel cell-based technology by retrofitting on the Diesel Electric Multiple Unit in 89 km Sonipat-Jind section of the Northern Railway, the ministry said in a statement on Saturday. "The retrofitting of diesel-powered DEMU and converting it into hydrogen fuel-powered train set will not only save the cost to the tune of Rs 2.3 crore annually by converting from diesel to hydrogen, but also save the carbon footprint of 11.12 kilo tons per annum and particulate matter of 0. Initially, two DEMU rakes will be converted, and later two-hybrid narrow gauge locos will be converted based on hydrogen fuel cell power movement. The bidding date for hydrogen fuel cell-based DEMU rake will start from September 21, 2021 and the closing date will be October 5, 2021 A pre-bid conference will be held on August 17.

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India's hydrogen train engine tops global power: Ashwini Vaishnaw
4 days, 7 hours ago

India's hydrogen train engine tops global power: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India Today  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that Indian Railways has developed a hydrogen-powered train engine with the highest horsepower in the world. Speaking at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention during a session titled 'Green Connections: Diaspora's Contribution to Sustainable Development,' Vaishnaw highlighted the engine's impressive 1,200 horsepower output, significantly surpassing the 500-600 horsepower of similar engines made by the …

India's 1st hydrogen powered train to run between Jind, Sonipat stations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's 1st hydrogen powered train to run between Jind, Sonipat stations

India Today  

Indian Railways is set to achieve another milestone with the launch of the country's first hydrogen-powered train. TRAIN FEATURES: 8 PASSENGER COACHES, CAPACITY FOR 2,638 PASSENGERS Although the hydrogen train does not have a name yet, the RDSO-designed model features 8 passenger coaches capable of carrying 2,638 passengers on a single trip. HYDROGEN TRAINS: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Hydrogen-powered trains use …

India's first hydrogen train set to be launched in December: Check speed, route, new features
2 months ago

India's first hydrogen train set to be launched in December: Check speed, route, new features

India TV News  

Here comes a big news for the train passengers. India's first hydrogen train is all set to be launched in December 2024 by the Indian Railways, a groundbreaking move towards environmentally friendly travel in the country. Interestingly, this hydrogen-powered train will be the first in the country to use water as its primary resource for generating power and unlike other …

Rail minister announces India's first hydrogen train; Know the technology
1 year, 11 months ago

Rail minister announces India's first hydrogen train; Know the technology

Hindustan Times  

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday announced that India will have its first hydrogen train designed and manufactured locally by December 2023 on the Kalka-Shimla historic circuit. Hydrogen trains are those that use hydrogen fuel cells rather than traditional diesel engines. The fact that hydrogen trains do not emit harmful pollutants such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, or particulate matter …

Next stop, hydrogen-powered trains
4 years, 10 months ago

Next stop, hydrogen-powered trains

BBC  

Next stop, hydrogen-powered trains University of Birmingham The hydrogen-powered train Hydroflex is soon to have its first outing on the UK mainline track As old diesel trains are phased out of rail networks around the world, the UK is about to test a new type of engine that could help to decarbonise railways – hydrogen-powered trains. Engineers who developed the …

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