What India’s hydrogen train launch means for its vast railway network
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM India launched its first hydrogen-powered train earlier this month. It was built domestically and is now operating in Haryana. Two hydrogen-powered driving cars, eight passenger coaches, a capacity of about 2,600 passengers, and a top speed of 47 mph (75 kph). Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the train, called the “NaMo Green Rail,” at Jind railway station. The name is a common abbreviation of Modi’s first and last names. “This is a very significant d
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