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India's first hydrogen-powered train, launched as a technology demonstrator, is currently running between Jind and Sonipat with significantly lower ridership than its capacity allows. To increase usage, officials are exploring an extension of the service to Delhi, where they hope to attract more commuters. Despite its technical success, the train faces operational challenges, including limited coach capacity compared to typical high-demand routes in the capital.
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“Its successful running by the Northern Railways for the last two months speaks volumes about the dedication and commitment of the team of experts involved in its day-to-day operation. They are working out all measures for its extension up to Azadpur Station near the wholesale fruits and vegetables market in Delhi”
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…officials said. The low ridership has also resulted in the train making just one round trip each day. When the service was initially announced, it was expected to operate two return trips between Jind and Sonipat. " Its successful running by the Northern Railways for the last two months speaks volumes about the dedication and commitment of the team of experts involved in its day-to-day operation. They are working out all measures for its extension up to Azadpur Station near the wholesale fruits and vegetables market in Delhi ," a senior railway official said. The hydrogen train replaced a DEMU service that had earlier operated on the same route. Railway staff said that service had also recorded similarly low passenger numbers. "At present,…
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“At present, besides the hydrogen-powered train, three other DEMU trains are operational on the route, and none of them has high passenger turnout due to the lack of office commuters or industry workers between the two cities”
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…in Delhi," a senior railway official said. The hydrogen train replaced a DEMU service that had earlier operated on the same route. Railway staff said that service had also recorded similarly low passenger numbers. " At present, besides the hydrogen-powered train, three other DEMU trains are operational on the route, and none of them has high passenger turnout due to the lack of office commuters or industry workers between the two cities ," a staff member involved in train operations said. "There are hardly any office-goers or industrial workers on this route. Locals have also been demanding that it should be extended to Delhi for optimum utilisation,"…
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“It is a 10-coach train that can carry only 2,600 passengers, whereas trains operating from Delhi need more than 18 to 20 coaches to accommodate the large number of commuters due to capacity constraints on the railway tracks”
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…be extended to Delhi for optimum utilisation," the person added. Operational challenges However, some experts pointed to operational difficulties that could arise if the hydrogen-powered train is extended to Delhi. " It is a 10-coach train that can carry only 2,600 passengers, whereas trains operating from Delhi need more than 18 to 20 coaches to accommodate the large number of commuters due to capacity constraints on the railway tracks ," a senior official said. The official added that fuel capacity would not be a constraint, as the train can travel 250 km to 300 km on a full tank. At present, the train can be refuelled only at Jind, officials said.…
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