Indian Railways Junction

Indian Railways is advancing the electrification of Broad Gauge railway lines at a mission-driven pace, achieving approximately 97 per cent electrification of its total Broad Gauge network, Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

Vaishnaw noted that around 45,200 route kilometres of the Broad Gauge network have been electrified since 2014-15. He highlighted a significant increase in the pace of electrification, from approximately 1.42 km per day during 2004-14 to about 19.7 km per day in 2023-24.
 
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India’s first hydrogen train: RDSO completes performance test of fuel cell and battery

RDSO said this test is aimed at matching the drive cycle simulation for the proposed Jind-Sonipat route and marks the completion of the stationary testing phase for the Driving Motor Coach subassemblies.

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August 30, 2024 / 16:43 IST
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The successful completion of this performance test is a key step in the train’s development process, ensuring that its fuel cell and battery systems are capable of meeting the operational demands of the Jind-Sonipat section. (Image credit: RDSO/LinkedIn)

The Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO), the R&D body under the Ministry of Railways, announced on LinkedIn on August 29 that it has conducted a crucial performance test of the fuel cell and battery systems for India’s first hydrogen train.

This test, it said, which is aimed at matching the drive cycle simulation for the proposed Jind-Sonipat route, marks the completion of the stationary testing phase for the Driving Motor Coach subassemblies.

The hydrogen train represents a significant milestone in India’s push towards greener and more sustainable rail transport. The successful completion of this performance test is a key step in the train’s development process, ensuring that its fuel cell and battery systems are capable of meeting the operational demands of the Jind-Sonipat section.

Railways to run 35 Hydrogen trains

In a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question last year, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav provided details about Indian Railways' plans for hydrogen trains. The Railway aims to deploy 35 hydrogen trains under the “Hydrogen for Heritage” initiative, with each train costing approximately Rs 80 crore and ground infrastructure at Rs 70 crore per route for heritage and hill routes.

Additionally, Indian Railways has launched a pilot project to retrofit existing Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rakes with hydrogen fuel cells. This project, including ground infrastructure, has been awarded at a cost of Rs 111.83 crore and is planned for the Jind–Sonipat section of Northern Railway.

While the initial operational costs of hydrogen fuel trains may be high, they are expected to decrease as more trains are introduced. Hydrogen fuel promises significant environmental benefits, supporting zero-carbon emission goals as a clean energy source.

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Gautam said:
India’s first hydrogen train: RDSO completes performance test of fuel cell and battery

RDSO said this test is aimed at matching the drive cycle simulation for the proposed Jind-Sonipat route and marks the completion of the stationary testing phase for the Driving Motor Coach subassemblies.

Curated by: Ravi Hari
August 30, 2024 / 16:43 IST
View attachment 35945
The successful completion of this performance test is a key step in the train’s development process, ensuring that its fuel cell and battery systems are capable of meeting the operational demands of the Jind-Sonipat section. (Image credit: RDSO/LinkedIn)

The Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO), the R&D body under the Ministry of Railways, announced on LinkedIn on August 29 that it has conducted a crucial performance test of the fuel cell and battery systems for India’s first hydrogen train.

This test, it said, which is aimed at matching the drive cycle simulation for the proposed Jind-Sonipat route, marks the completion of the stationary testing phase for the Driving Motor Coach subassemblies.

The hydrogen train represents a significant milestone in India’s push towards greener and more sustainable rail transport. The successful completion of this performance test is a key step in the train’s development process, ensuring that its fuel cell and battery systems are capable of meeting the operational demands of the Jind-Sonipat section.

Railways to run 35 Hydrogen trains

In a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question last year, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav provided details about Indian Railways' plans for hydrogen trains. The Railway aims to deploy 35 hydrogen trains under the “Hydrogen for Heritage” initiative, with each train costing approximately Rs 80 crore and ground infrastructure at Rs 70 crore per route for heritage and hill routes.

Additionally, Indian Railways has launched a pilot project to retrofit existing Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rakes with hydrogen fuel cells. This project, including ground infrastructure, has been awarded at a cost of Rs 111.83 crore and is planned for the Jind–Sonipat section of Northern Railway.

While the initial operational costs of hydrogen fuel trains may be high, they are expected to decrease as more trains are introduced. Hydrogen fuel promises significant environmental benefits, supporting zero-carbon emission goals as a clean energy source.

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D68 said:
Fair enough. Still funny though bro. If you really just want to boost visibility then fluroscent would be the most utilitarian colour. Anyway, it looks pretty good so can't really complain.
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Even the life jackets used by Marines at sea are always of saffron colors. It seems that you are more qualified on subject matter than Ashwini Vaishanv. You should be advising him rather than discussing the topic here.
 
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Even the life jackets used by Marines at sea are always of saffron colors. It seems that you are more qualified on subject matter than Ashwini Vaishanv. You should be advising him rather than discussing the topic here.
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Lol, don't know what you're arguing with me for. Go to any European country. Cops, ambulances, fire vehicles etc. all use flourescent. It's called high-vis for a reason.
 
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Comparison of this with WAG9 9K HP powered locomotive will give better quality what is being added to Indian locomotive arsenal.
 
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