Indian Railways on green track in 2023! Hydrogen-powered Vande Metro, Sleeper-class Vande Bharat – Upcoming projects to fuel India’s eco dreams

Upcoming projects by Indian Railways: The Indian Railway is currently manufacturing hydrogen-fuel cell powered eco-friendly Vande Metro trains which will replace the old trains that were designed in 1950s-60s.

Updated: January 2, 2023 9:58:19 am

The Indian Railways are working on Vande Bharat-3 design which will incorporate sleeper class, and make travel easier for longer routes. (Image Source: PTI)

Vande Bharat has changed the travel experience for the average middle-class train traveller. An amazing example of ‘Make In India’, Vande Bharat trains have come a long way since their inception in 2019. With a minimum speed of 160 kmph and facilities better than Shatabdi trains, Vande Bharat has proved to be a boon for the travel industry.

But if you thought this is the best travel experience you will get, you are about to be proven wrong for good! 2023 is going to be a game-changer for the Indian Railways with Vande Metro trains being the front runner. After the success of the high-speed Vande Bharat Express trains, the launch of Vande Metro trains in 2023 is set to enrich your travel time with the best of services. And, that’s not all! Wondering what else 2023 has in store for you? Let’s dive in! First, an insight into India’s first Hydrogen-powered Vande Bharat trains.

India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Vande Metro Trains

The Indian Railways is currently manufacturing hydrogen-fuel cell powered eco-friendly Vande Metro trains which will replace the old trains that were designed in 1950s-60s. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced that these trains are going to be a huge leap forward as the focus will not be the end consumer. The hydrogen-powered Vande Metro trains will cater to the middle and lower class. It is safe to say that these trains will bring a transformative change in every Indian’s day-to-day life.

This is one of the biggest green initiatives by the Indian Railways as Hydrogen trains save fuel and make very little noise resulting in almost no pollution at all. These trains will reportedly only emit steam and evaporated water. This is going to be India’s first and the world’s second hydrogen train as Germany is the only country to have introduced the world’s first hydrogen-powered trains.

Although the exact date of launch has still not been revealed, Vaishnaw has said that the design should be out anywhere between May and June 2023.

Vande Bharat 3.0 : Sleeper-Class Vande Bharat Express