India is making significant progress in introducing its first hydrogen train, which is currently under development at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. The project, nearing completion with 80% of the work finished, is in the final stages of painting, connecting hydrogen cylinders, and conducting technical tasks. The 1,200 hp hydrogen train is designed to operate at a speed of 110 kmph and will have 10 coaches, setting it apart from other countries where the maximum is five coaches. Costing Rs 80 crore per unit, the train aims to improve sustainability and environmental conservation, particularly in mountainous regions. The initiative is part of a larger plan by the Central Railway Board to manufacture a total of 35 hydrogen trains at a cost of Rs 2300 crore. With successful trial runs expected on the Jind-Sonepat route in Haryana next month, the hydrogen train is on track to be open for public use by the end of April, contributing to Indian Railways' goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2030.