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Detailed explanation-1: -The first hydrogen-powered train service is expected to start by December 2023 between Kalka and Shimla. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced India’s first hydrogen-powered train. It will be put into service on the Kalka-Shimla historic circuit by December 2023.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vande Metro aims to help people living around big cities to travel to and fro in comfort between their place of work and hometowns. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday announced that India will get its first hydrogen train by December 2023 which will be completely indigenously manufactured.

Detailed explanation-3: -Germany’s Coradia iLint is the world’s first passenger train powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which produces electrical power for traction. This zero-emission train emits low levels of noise, with exhaust being only steam and condensed water. This train can run 1000 km at a speed of 140kmph at one go.

Detailed explanation-4: -Germany became the first country to operate the world’s first-ever hydrogen-powered passenger train fleet. The German government has informed that 15 diesel trains will be replaced.

Detailed explanation-5: -Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday announced that India will have its first hydrogen train designed and manufactured locally by December 2023 on the Kalka-Shimla historic circuit.