The incredible £7m hydrogen train to be introduced in 'fastest growing' country

The groundbreaking train will debut on the Jind-Sonipat route (file pic) (Image: Getty)

India is the fastest-growing economy among G20 nations and is set to launch its first hydrogen-powered train this December.

The groundbreaking train will debut on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana and will mark a massive step toward eco-friendly rail travel.

Powered by fuel cells, the hydrogen train combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce energy, emitting only water vapour and steam.

This makes it a cleaner and greener alternative to diesel-powered locomotives.

It also offers quieter journeys, reducing noise pollution by 60 percent compared to traditional trains.

The hydrogen trains are set to replace conventional diesel trains. (Image: Getty)

Each hydrogen train is priced at £7 million and can run up to 621 miles (1,000km) on a single tank, reaching speeds of 87mph (140 km/h).

And, with a similar passenger capacity to conventional trains, it provides an efficient and comfortable travel option while reducing environmental impact.

Indian Railways plans to introduce 35 hydrogen-powered trains across the network by 2025.

And in good news for tourists, future services may include scenic routes such as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

The trains are manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory in Tamil Nadu and are part of India’s effort to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Powered by fuel cells, the hydrogen train combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce energy. (Image: Getty)

The technology aligns India with countries like Germany, Sweden and China, which have already adopted hydrogen-powered trains to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Transport experts are also calling the train a game-changer for Indian Railways.

"This initiative is a step toward modernising India’s rail network and promoting green energy," officials from the project said.

India is now projected to be the fastest growing economy among the G20 countries with a 7 percent GDP growth rate for 2024.

GDP measures the monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders.

This includes goods and services produced for sale, as well as some nonmarket production, like education or defence services.