India’s 1st hydrogen train, Rs 25,000-crore projects
16 July, 2026 – Chandigarh : Prime Minister Narendra Modi would undertake a day-long visit to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on Wednesday unveiling development projects worth around Rs 25,000 crore spanning railways, highways, healthcare, education and infrastructure.
The visit would be headlined by the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train and the inauguration of 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations across the country.
PM Modi’s itinerary: Key highlights
11 am | Jind, Haryana
- Flag off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train between Jind and Sonipat.
The 10-coach train, developed with indigenous technology, is among the world’s longest and most powerful hydrogen trains.
- Powered by hydrogen fuel cells, it produces zero carbon emissions, emitting only water vapour.
11.30 am | Eklavya Stadium, Jind
- Launch and dedicate development projects worth around Rs 14,700 crore.
- Address a public gathering.
Major Haryana projects
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Road and highway infrastructure
- Dedicate Packages 1-5 of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway (157.92 km), built at about ₹9,680 crore.
- Inaugurate the Ambala-Kala Amb Highway, improving connectivity between Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
- Open the Jind-Gohana Greenfield Highway, reducing travel time from nearly two hours to about 40 minutes.
- Lay foundation stone for the Hansi-Barwala Highway upgrade.
Rail and urban infrastructure
- Dedicate the Kurukshetra Elevated Railway Track, easing traffic congestion and improving road safety.
Healthcare
- Dedicate:
Pandit Neki Ram Sharma Government Medical College, Bhiwani
Maharishi Chyawan Medical College and Rao Tula Ram Hospital, Narnaul
Culture
- Lay foundation stone of the Sikh Museum in Kurukshetra, showcasing Sikh history, the teachings of the Gurus and the community’s contribution to India’s heritage.
1.45 pm | Chandigarh
PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 4,700 crore.
PGIMER projects
- Inaugurate the Advanced Mother and Child Centre (300-bed facility).
- Open the Advanced Neurosciences Centre.
- Lay foundation stone for a 150-bed Critical Care Block under PM-ABHIM.
Education
- Inaugurate:
Boys Hostel & Mess at Punjab Engineering College
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Hostel Block at Government College, Sector 46
- Lay foundation stone for a Research Scholars’ Hostel at PEC.
Road connectivity
- Inaugurate the IT City-Kurali six-lane Greenfield Highway.
- Lay foundation stone for the PR-7 Spur of the Ambala-Chandigarh Greenfield Highway, improving access to Aerocity while bypassing Zirakpur.
Jalandhar, Punjab
PM Modi will launch and inaugurate rail and road projects worth over Rs 5,470 crore.
Railways
- Inaugurate 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations across 20 states, built at around ₹1,570 crore.
- Open the Daulatpur Chowk-Kartoli rail line, improving connectivity between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
- Flag off:
Kartoli-Ambala train
Amritsar (Chheharta)-Varanasi train, providing a direct rail link between two major religious centres.
Highways
- Inaugurate Package 6 of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway.
- Lay foundation stone for the Southern Ludhiana Bypass, aimed at easing congestion and improving freight movement.
Why the visit matters
- India enters the global hydrogen rail club with its first operational hydrogen-powered passenger train.
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- Infrastructure projects worth around Rs 25,000 crore are expected to improve connectivity, healthcare and logistics across North India.
- The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is set to sharply reduce travel time to Amritsar and Katra while boosting tourism and economic activity.
- The inauguration of 75 Amrit Bharat Stations marks another milestone in the nationwide railway station redevelopment programme.
The Tribune