PM Modi launches India's first hydrogen train on the Jind–Sonipat route
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's first hydrogen train, running on the 90-km Jind–Sonipat route, at Jind, Haryana, on 17 July 2026 while launching projects worth about ₹14,700 crore.
Summary
India's first hydrogen train was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jind, Haryana, on 17 July 2026, on the newly inaugurated 90-km route between Jind and Sonipat. Modi described the emission-free, Make in India train as the most powerful of its kind globally, with 3,200 horsepower and ten coaches, compared with three to four coaches typical abroad. At the same Jind event, Modi laid foundation stones and dedicated projects worth around ₹14,700 crore and said India is preparing fully for the Olympic Games to be held in India in 2036.
Key facts
- Date
- 17 July 2026
- Place
- Jind, Haryana
- Route
- Jind–Sonipat, 90 km
- Power
- 3,200 horsepower (PM: most powerful of its kind globally)
- Coaches
- 10
- Projects at Jind
- Around ₹14,700 crore
- Feature
- Emission-free; Make in India
Practice MCQs 4 questions
India's first hydrogen train, launched by PM Modi on 17 July 2026, runs on which route?
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Correct answer: A — Jind–Sonipat
The first hydrogen train runs on the newly inaugurated 90-km Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana.
What is the length of the Jind–Sonipat route on which India's first hydrogen train was launched?
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Correct answer: D — 90 km
The PM referred to the newly inaugurated 90-kilometre route between Jind and Sonipat.
As stated by the PM, what is the power capacity of India's first hydrogen train?
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Correct answer: B — 3,200 horsepower
The PM said the train has a 3,200-horsepower capacity and ten coaches.
Consider the following statements about India's first hydrogen train: 1. The train was launched at Jind in Haryana. 2. The train has ten coaches. 3. The train has three to four coaches, like most hydrogen trains abroad. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Indian train has ten coaches, while the PM noted that counterparts abroad typically have three to four.