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Modi flags hydrogen train as network nears full electrification
The Hindu··17 Jul
PM Narendra Modi flagged a hydrogen train in Jind on July 17, saying pre-2014 railways would have halted amid diesel constraints. Nearly 99 percent of the network is electrified in 12 years versus 30 percent in 90 years before. Hormuz war disrupted oil, LPG and fertiliser but trains kept running. Haryana is electrified. Commonwealth 2030 and Olympics 2036 bids featured.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Railway electrification has reached nearly 99 percent of India's network.
- Hormuz war disruptions to oil and LPG did not halt train services.
- Haryana is now fully electrified with a hydrogen train pilot launched.
What's Happening
- PM Modi flagged a hydrogen train in Jind on July 17.
- He said pre-2014 railways would have halted under diesel constraints.
- Commonwealth 2030 and Olympics 2036 bids were highlighted.
Rail Development Context
- Electrification rose from 30 percent in 90 years to 99 percent in 12.
- Hormuz war disrupted oil, LPG and fertiliser supplies.
- Sports policy was cited alongside major international event bids.
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