Live: Hydrogen train yet another example of Make in India success, says PM Modi

Live blogPM Modi Haryana-Punjab Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind in Haryana as part of his visit to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab. During his visit, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several development projects and address a public gathering in Jalandhar. PM Modi is scheduled to reach Jind’s Eklavya Stadium at 11.30 am, where he will launch multiple projects and lay the foundation stones for key development works. At 1.45 pm, he will attend a programme in Chandigarh to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various initiatives. Later, the Prime Minister will travel to Jalandhar in Punjab, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects at 3.45 pm before addressing a public meeting at 4.30 pm. 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Jul 17, 2026 12:34 ISTPM Modi Haryana Visit: India's first hydrogen train strongest and longest of its kind, says PM ModiIndia's first hydrogen train is the strongest as well as the longest hydrogen-powered train anywhere in the world, says PM Narendra Modi in Haryana's Jind.Jul 17, 2026 12:32 ISTPM Modi Haryana Visit: Only 3-4 countries capable of running hydrogen trains, says PM ModiThere are only 3–4 countries around the world that have the capacity to operate a hydrogen-powered train, says PM Narendra Modi in Jind, after flagging off India's first hydrogen train. Jul 17, 2026 12:25 ISTPM Modi Haryana Visit: Jind and Sonipat's name will come up whenever hydrogen trains are mentionedAfter flagging off India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Whenever the mention of Hydrogen train comes in the future, Jind, Sonipat and Haryana's names will also be invoked."Jul 17, 2026 12:23 ISTPM Modi in Haryana: Jind a land of courage, faith and pride, says PM ModiAddressing a gathering in Haryana's Jind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says in Haryanvi: "This is not an ordinary land, this is a land of history, courage, faith, and pride."Jul 17, 2026 12:13 ISTPM Modi Haryana Visit: CM Saini says Jind gave new momentum to resolve for development as India's first hydrogen train lauchedAddressing the launch programme of multiple development projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says that the day will go down in history as the moment Jind gave "new momentum to the resolve for development", citing the "honour" the district got by "hosting" the nation's first hydrogen-powered train. "This day will be remembered not merely as a date, but as the historic moment when the land of Jind gave new momentum to the resolve for development. It is because of PM Modi’s visionary leadership and commitment to green energy that Haryana, and specifically Jind, has been given the honour of hosting the country's first hydrogen train. I express my heartfelt gratitude to you for this," he said, per a transcript posted on X by news agency PTI. (With agency inputs) Jul 17, 2026 11:21 ISTPM Modi Haryana Visit: PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen train in HaryanaPM Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train. Jul 17, 2026 10:43 ISTPM Modi in Haryana: Crowds gather in Jind for PM's rallyWomen dressed in colourful traditional attire sang and danced at the public rally organised at the HUDA Ground opposite Eklavya Stadium in Jind, as crowds gathered ahead of PM Modi's address. During the event, PM Modi is also set to inaugurate the country's first hydrogen-powered train, which will operate between Jind and Sonipat. #WATCH | Jind, Haryana | Women sing and dance as they celebrate at the public rally organised at HUDA Ground, opposite Eklavya Stadium. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the rally shortly and inaugurate country's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind to Sonipat. pic.twitter.com/kQYNnjOjIY — ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2026 Jul 17, 2026 10:24 ISTPM Modi Haryana Visit: PM to flag off country's first hydrogen-powered train shortlyPM Modi is set to flag off the country's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind in Haryana shortly. #WATCH | Jind, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off the country's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana. A significant step in India's push towards cleaner and more sustainable rail transport. pic.twitter.com/DtrQ1z2vmN — ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2026 Jul 17, 2026 10:05 ISTHyderogen Train Launch: Key featuresKey features of the hydrogen-powered train on the Jind- Sonipat section: 10-car hydrogen fuel cell-based trainset. Powered by a 1200 kW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. Approved to operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph with a design speed of 110 kmph. Capacity of Around 2,600 passengers. Developed from the design stage through prototype manufacturing. It will connect Jind Junction, Gohana Junction and Sonipat while serving intermediate stations. Proposed halts include Jind City, Pandu Pindara Junction, Lalit Khera Halt, Bhambhewa, Isapur Kheri Halt, Butane Halt, Khandrai Halt, Rabrah Halt, Lath Halt, Mohana, Barwasni Halt and Sonipat New. Jul 17, 2026 09:25 ISTPM Modi in Haryana: Railways Minister reviews preparations for India's 1st hydrogen trainUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday reviewed the preparations at Jind ahead of the inaugural run of India's first hydrogen-powered train. During his visit, the minister interacted with loco pilots and railway staff to assess operational readiness before the train's launch. Jul 17, 2026 08:40 ISTPM Modi Haryana Visit: Jind-Sonipat route to get India's 1st hydrogen-powered trainThe 89-km Jind-Sonipat hydrogen-powered train has been designed, engineered and integrated in India using indigenous technology. Driven by hydrogen fuel cells, the train produces only water vapour as emissions, operates without overhead electrification, reduces noise and dependence on fossil fuels, and is equipped with a 3,200 HP propulsion system across a 10-coach configuration.Jul 17, 2026 07:30 ISTPM Modi Visit Live: PM to kick-off multi-state tour, address public rally in PunjabPrime Minister Narendra Modi's official programmes will focus on railways and development projects in Haryana and Chandigarh, followed by a public address in Punjab. Jul 17, 2026 07:26 ISTPM Modi Haryana Visit: PM to inaugurate key developmental projects in JindAt 11.30 am, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a programme at Eklavya Stadium in Haryana's Jind. During the event, he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various development projects.Jul 17, 2026 07:25 ISTPM Modi Visit: PM to flag off India's first hydrogen train in HaryanaPrime Minister Narendra Modi's first engagement is scheduled at 11 am at Jind Railway Station in Haryana, where he will flag off India's first hydrogen train. The event will mark the formal launch of the country's first hydrogen-powered rail service.