Transport

India will roll-out first hydrogen train by December 2023, claims railway minister

Domestically designed and built Vande Metro trains could become India’s first H2-powered locomotives, but questions remain over pace of delivery

Indian Railways has electrified 83% of its broad-gauge rail network so far.
Indian Railways has electrified 83% of its broad-gauge rail network so far.Photo: Santosh Kumar/Hindustan Times via Getty Images
  • Rachel Parkes
Published 21 December 2022, 09:27Updated 21 December 2022, 09:28
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