CS Reviews Uninterrupted Power Supply to Hydrogen Plant
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
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 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.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi held a hybrid meeting today with officials from Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) to review the project. The meeting covered detailed discussions on the plant's current power supply status, backup arrangements, and future requirements.
The Chief Secretary directed that regular reviews of the power supply system be conducted to prevent any obstacles to this ambitious project. He emphasized strengthening alternative arrangements and rapid response mechanisms.The meeting was informed that India's largest hydrogen plant with a storage capacity of 3,000 kilograms has been established in Jind for this hydrogen train project and is now in its final commissioning phase. Since the plant will operate on a 24x7 basis, uninterrupted and quality power supply is essential.
DHBVN officials assured the Chief Secretary that stable power supply is being provided to the plant, with additional monitoring and rapid maintenance arrangements in place as needed. The Northern Railway also expressed satisfaction with the quality of power supply being provided to the plant.The meeting was attended by DHBVN Managing Director Vikram Yadav via video conferencing, along with Chief Engineer Rajender Sabharwal.