Concord Wins NTPC Order for 3100 HP Hydrogen Locomotive

19 Jan 2026 CW Team

Concord Control Systems has secured an order from NTPC to develop the world’s largest 3,100 HP hydrogen-fuelled locomotive propulsion system. The project will be executed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Advance Rail Controls, following the award valued at Rs 470 million.

The initiative involves converting a diesel locomotive into a hydrogen-powered engine, representing the highest-ever horsepower conversion globally. Designed as a commercially deployable solution for freight operations, the project positions India as the first country to attempt hydrogen propulsion at this scale.

Aligned with Indian Railways’ target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, the project supports India’s broader decarbonisation and clean mobility agenda, while reinforcing its leadership in next-generation, zero-emission rail technology.

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