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SRM University to work on hydrogen-powered passenger trains
- | Monday | 6th November, 2017
The SRM University proposing to develop hydrogen train which uses on boar hydrogen fuel as source of energy to power the traction motorsand/or auxiliaries. The SRM University has chalked out plans to work on hydrogen-powered trains, for which the State government has agreed to “extend its all possible help.” The university is holding talks with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur near Chennai. Speaking to The Hindu, SRM University AP Pro Vice Chancellor D. Narayana Rao said that the project would cost Rs. If SRM University succeeds in its endeavours to develop indigenous hydrogen- powered passenger trains, Andhra Pradesh Secretariat will be first location in the country where it will be run to ferry its employees. We will customise the power supply mechanism in currently railway engines to suit the needs of hydrogen powered train,” he said.
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