The country’s first hydrogen-powered train may run on the heritage Kalka-Shimla railway line by the end of this year. The Union Railway Minister had made announcement to this effect recently.

• The train will run on hydrogen fuel, which is a green fuel with zero carbon emission. Three hydrogen gas stations will be established at Shimla, Barog and Kalka railway stations.
• As per the government, the hydrogen train project has been expedited and is expected to be completed by December this year.
• After it is launched on the Kalka-Shimla railway line, the project will be expanded to other locations in the country.