Indian Railways To Produce Hydrogen Powered Trains Instead Of Diesel

Following the footsteps of a few countries that have adopted the hydrogen fuel conversion method for their trains, Indian Railways also intends to produce hydrogen powered trains. Indian Railways revealed its plans to bid for the hydrogen fuel cell-based technology "Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU)" from September 21- October 5, 2021. Notably, the conversion from diesel to hydrogen engines will also reduce carbon emissions, and bidding starts.