Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the unveiling of the world's most powerful hydrogen-powered train engine developed by Indian Railways. The engine boasts an impressive 1,200 horsepower output, surpassing existing models globally. This announcement was made during the 'Green Connections: Diaspora's Contribution to Sustainable Development' session at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention. The first trial run of this groundbreaking technology is expected to take place in Haryana on the Jind-Sonipat route soon. Vaishnaw highlighted that while the manufacturing of the engine is complete, the system integration phase is currently underway. He emphasized the potential for India to leverage this indigenous innovation to expand into manufacturing power trains for various applications beyond trains, such as trucks and tugboats. This technological advancement signifies a significant step towards achieving self-sufficiency in technology for India, opening doors to derivative technologies. The minister's remarks underscored the importance of advancing India's technological capabilities and the need to strengthen the country's position in the global technological landscape.