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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways

India Hydrogen Train - (Indian Ministry of Railways via X via AP)

India rolled out its first Indigenously built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday, a move aimed at expanding the use of clean energy in its vast rail network.

The train made up of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and eight passenger coaches will operate in the northern state of Haryana. It can run at speeds of up to 75 kph (47 mph) and carry a maximum of about 2,600 passengers, railway officials said.

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