India is on the cusp of introducing hydrogen-powered trains, a move that will see it joining a small group of countries already utilizing this cutting-edge technology. Currently, hydrogen trains are operational in Germany, France, Sweden, and China. The Indian government has given the green light for a pilot project to convert existing Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) trains to run on hydrogen. The first of these trains is expected to operate on the Jind-Sonepat route in Haryana by December. The prototype train is being assembled at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai under close monitoring by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Following the trial run, the railways plan to introduce 35 hydrogen trains, each requiring an investment of around 80 crore, along with an additional 70 crore earmarked for infrastructure development. These hydrogen trains are intended to run in heritage and hill regions, marking a crucial step towards India's goal of achieving zero carbon emissions. All necessary clearances, including those from the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation (PESO), have been secured for the hydrogen plant, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future in Indian rail transportation.