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Matheran Hill Railway may get hydrogen-powered trains under Indian Railways' green push
Updated On: 17 July, 2026 10:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
After launching India's first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana, Indian Railways is considering introducing the green technology on heritage railways, including Maharashtra's Matheran Hill Railway. The proposal aims to reduce emissions while preserving the iconic heritage experience

Matheran Hill Railway likely to join India's hydrogen-powered train network (File pic)
After the successful launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana on Friday, Indian Railways is now considering deploying the green technology on all heritage railways, including the Matheran Hill Railway in Maharashtra.
The move is aimed at promoting sustainable transport while preserving the character of the country's iconic hill railways.


