In a significant move towards environmental sustainability and modernization, Indian Railways has announced its plan to launch its first hydrogen train this year. Mr. Anil Kumar Khandelwal, a key official from the Railway Board, emphasized the ministry's focus on eco-friendly practices during his speech at the FICCI’s Future Rail India 2024 event. He revealed that the ministry aims to introduce about 50 hydrogen trains by 2047. Additionally, Mr. Khandelwal shared insights into the railway's future plans, mentioning the impending operation of India's first bullet train by 2027. This strategic expansion is pivotal for Indian Railways' ambitious objectives to augment its market share in the freight industry. Mr. Khandelwal highlighted the current logistics market of 5,000 million tonnes, of which the railways transported 1,600 million tonnes last year. The ministry is gearing up to enhance its infrastructure to handle up to 3,000 million tonnes by 2030-31, representing a substantial increase. This visionary approach signifies Indian Railways' commitment to sustainable practices and modernization in the transportation sector.