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India introduces its first hydrogen-powered passenger train

According to Euronews, India has launched the NaMo Green Rail, a new hydrogen-powered passenger train designed to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner rail transport.

By 17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET

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India has officially launched its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, identified as the NaMo Green Rail. Reported by Euronews on 17 July 2026, the introduction of this new locomotive marks a strategic effort by the country to modernise its rail network. By utilising hydrogen technology, the initiative aims to facilitate the transition towards more sustainable transport methods and significantly decrease reliance on traditional diesel engines, thereby lowering overall emissions across the national railway system.

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