India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Deploys PEM Fuel Cell Architecture

India's first hydrogen-powered train uses a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell to generate mechanical power onboard, unlike conventional diesel locomotives that burn fuel directly, per The Hindu (17 Jul 2026). Builders in hydrogen infrastructure, fuel-cell systems, and green rail should signal-boost supply-chain partnerships early—India's hydrogen adoption will accelerate via infrastructure projects, and first-mover advantage in component localization matters more than vehicle IP.

Source: Mint ↗