Hydrogen for Heritage Scheme
11 Aug 2023 2 mins Download PDF
Hydrogen for Heritage Scheme
- The scheme aims to revolutionise the railway industry by incorporating hydrogen fuel cells as an alternative to diesel engines.
- The Indian Railways has planned to operate 35 Hydrogen-powered trains to run across 8 heritage routes that are environmentally sensitive hilly regions with a potential for tourism.
- The project thus promotes clean energy sources with the aim of minimising harmful pollutants and also sets a precedent for sustainable transportation across the country.
- A pilot project for retrofitment of a hydrogen fuel cell on an existing Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rake, in addition to the associated ground infrastructure. Will be operated on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Northern Railway.
- The 8 heritage routes include:
- Matheran Hill Railway
- Darjeeling Himalaya Railway
- Kalka Shimla Railway
- Kangra Valley
- Bilmora Waghal
- Patapalpani Kalakund
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
- Marwar-Goram Ghat Railway
Link: Railways plan 35 hydrogen-powered trains to run across 8 heritage routes- The New Indian Express
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