Haryana set to witness launch of India’s first hydrogen train
CHANDIGARH, Jan 6: Haryana is set to witness the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train. Northern Railway’s ambitious project, which will operate between Jind and Sonipat, is in its final stages of preparation, a Haryana government statement said here on Tuesday. A stable and uninterrupted 11 kV power supply has been ensured for the hydrogen plant established in Jind, which will provide fuel for the train during its final commissioning and regular operations. The hydrogen plant established for this project has a storage capacity of 3,000 kilograms and is now in its final commissioning phase, it said. Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi held a meeting to review the project, and directed that regular reviews of the power supply system be conducted to prevent any obstacles to this ambitious project. (PTI)
Bomb threat triggers panic at UP rly station
Mau, Jan 6: Panic gripped Mau railway junction on Tuesday morning following a call claiming that a bomb was planted on the Kashi Express, prompting security agencies to evacuate the train and launch a thorough search. Officials said it appeared to be a hoax threat and efforts were being made to trace the source of the call. Soon after the information was received, police teams rushed to the station, the police officials said. A joint team of local police, Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) evacuated passengers from the train and moved them to a safe location, they said. Bomb disposal squads were pressed into service and intensive checking of all coaches was carried out, while platform number one and surrounding areas were cordoned off as a precaution. “It appears to be a hoax call. Our surveillance team is working to trace the source of the call,” SP Elamaran G said. (PTI)
