Big Update: India’s First Hydrogen Train May Soon Run to Delhi’s Azadpur Station

September 18, 2026

New Delhi: Indian Railways is considering extending the service of the country’s first indigenous hydrogen train to Delhi due to low passenger turnout on its current route between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana.

The 89-kilometre hydrogen train service currently operates between Jind and Sonipat. However, only around 40 to 60 passengers travel on the train daily during the entire journey, despite its seating capacity of about 2,600 passengers.

Because of the low passenger traffic, the train currently makes only one trip a day, although two trips were initially planned. The hydrogen train was launched on July 17, 2026, marking an important step towards the use of indigenous hydrogen technology in India.

Hydrogen Train May Be Extended to Azadpur

The Railways is considering extending the service to Delhi, with Azadpur station being considered as the possible destination.

A team of experts is monitoring the train’s operations and its trial runs to Delhi. However, the Railways has not yet taken a final decision on the extension.

A senior railway official said Northern Railways has been successfully operating the train for the past two months and that measures are being worked out for extending the service up to Azadpur Station, near Delhi’s wholesale fruits and vegetables market.

Officials said passenger safety remains a priority as the hydrogen train uses new technology. A final decision will be taken after examining all aspects of the proposed extension.

Hydrogen Train Can Travel Up to 300 Km

According to officials, the hydrogen train can travel approximately 250 to 300 kilometres on a single full tank. At present, refuelling is available only in Jind.

The distance between Jind and Delhi is around 130 kilometres, meaning the train can cover the route on a full tank. However, extending the service to Delhi could present operational challenges.

The 10-coach train has a capacity of approximately 2,600 passengers, while trains operating from Delhi often require 18 to 20 coaches to accommodate higher passenger numbers.

Railway staff said the hydrogen-powered train replaced a DEMU train that previously operated on the route and also recorded similarly low passenger footfall.