New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- India has overtaken China in the field of hydrogen train technology, marking a major breakthrough in green transport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag off the country's first hydrogen-powered train soon. The development puts India ahead of China and Pakistan, with Indian Railways claiming that the 1,200-horsepower hydrogen engine train is unique in the world. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed in a post on X that the train will arrive shortly.

The engine of India's hydrogen train not only delivers 1,200 horsepower but is also capable of carrying 2,600 passengers at once. By comparison, China unveiled its first hydrogen train, CINOVA H2, at the 2024 Innotrans trade fair in Berlin. The Chinese t...