India: The country’s minister of railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, together with the ministry, has released a series of videos unveiling the country’s first hydrogen-powered train, developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The train is now preparing to begin operational testing.
The videos provide a detailed look at the layout of the head car, including the onboard hydrogen storage module, battery packs, fuel cells, and the driver’s cab. Footage also showcases the interior of a non-powered car.
The first Indian hydrogen train and its interior. Source: Ashwini Vaishnaw/X, Ministry of Railways/X
ICF has been working on creating a hydrogen-battery train since 2022. According to the manufacturer, the train’s power system delivers 2,400 kW of output, comprising 1,600 kW from fuel cells supplied by US-based Ballard, and 800 kW from batteries, and offers a range of 375 km. The train will be capable of reaching speeds up to 110 km/h and accommodating 2,638 passengers. It will operate as a 10-car set, formed of two powered cars and eight non-motor ones.
