Hydrogen future of transportation industry; trials underway on 10 routes in country, says Nitin Gadkari
The ministry is testing hydrogen fuel on 10 routes as India prepares its first hydrogen train and expands alternative-fuel transport plans.
- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday that the government is conducting trials on 10 routes across the country to test hydrogen as fuel, calling it the "future of the transportation industry."
- Indian Railways will launch the country's first hydrogen train on July 17, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off service between Jind and Sonipat, Haryana, featuring fares from Rs 5 to Rs 25.
- Delhi is considering hydrogen-powered buses using municipal waste, with Gadkari recently confirming that hydrogen fuel produced through bio-digester technology could power the capital's public transport.
- To improve safety, the ministry eased procedures for 600 bus body manufacturers, reducing testing charges by 50 per cent and shortening approval timelines from 16 weeks to 6 weeks for 75,000 employees.
- Despite ranking 3rd globally, India's automobile industry faces a production gap, with manufacturers achieving only 70,000–80,000 buses annually against the 3 lakh units required, prompting efforts to reduce charging costs.
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Railways Ministry Approves India's First Daily Hydrogen-powered Train Service for Jind-Sonipat Route
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Ministry of Railways has approved the introduction of a daily hydrogen-powered train service between Jind and Sonipat, according to sources. India News | Railways Ministry Approves India's First Daily Hydrogen-powered Train Service for Jind-Sonipat Route.
'Hydrogen future of transportation industry': Nitin Gadkari says trials under way on 10 routes
Addressing the Prawaas 5.0 and Bharat Prawaas Awards event in Gandhinagar, Gadkari said the government's hydrogen initiative was part of a broader push towards cleaner mobility. “Our ministry is doing a pilot project on ten routes for hydrogen trials. I am sure the future of the transportation industry is hydrogen, and hydrogen is the fuel of the future, and we are working on that,” Gadkari was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
Hydrogen future of transportation industry; trials underway on 10 routes in country, says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced hydrogen is the future of transportation. The government is conducting trials on ten routes across the country. India aims to lead globally in alternative fuel and biofuel technology. The automobile industry has grown significantly, creating many jobs and revenue. Manufacturers are urged to increase bus production and pass on cost savings.
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