India’s first hydrogen-powered train is expected to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and begin commercial operations next week, according to reports. The train will run on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana, operating using hydrogen fuel-cell technology. NDTV says the flag-off is scheduled for July 17, while other outlets frame the event as occurring next week and focus on operational details. Mint reports that the service will cover about 356 km per day through two round trips of 89 km each between Jind and Sonipat. The train is described as having 682 seats, with a total passenger capacity of about 2,600. Business Standard highlights the deployment as a milestone for Indian Railways and describes the system in terms of how hydrogen-based traction works. While outlets emphasize different aspects—route planning, seating/capacity, scheduled timing, and technology—each report broadly agrees the train will start on the Jind–Sonipat corridor and use hydrogen fuel cells for power.