Indian Railways has recently successfully tested the first hydrogen-powered coach or Driving Power Car successfully at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The ICF project is significant for the Railways as this will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. As per the Ministry of Railways, the hydrogen train project was conceptualised for conversion of a 10-coach diesel-electric multiple unit into a hydrogen-powered multiple unit, with two 1600 HP Power cars. With a train length of 10 coaches, it will have a capacity to carry more than 2,600 passengers.
