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Indian Railways is considering extending the hydrogen train to Azadpur station in Delhi, located close to the city’s wholesale fruits and vegetables market. Railway officials said the train has completed two months of successful operations as a technology demonstrator, while teams are working on the requirements for extending its service towards Delhi.

The low ridership appears to be linked more to the route than the train itself. The hydrogen service replaced a DEMU train that also had limited passenger traffic. Railway staff said there are few office commuters or industrial workers travelling between Jind and Sonipat, while three other DEMU services on the route also reportedly see low footfall. Local passengers have therefore suggested extending the train towards Delhi to make better use of the service.

Fuel range is not expected to be the biggest hurdle. Officials said the train can cover around 250-300 km on a full tank, while the distance between Jind and Delhi is about 130 km. At present, however, the train can be refuelled only at Jind. Capacity could be a bigger challenge, as the 10-coach hydrogen train can carry around 2,600 passengers, while trains serving Delhi often require 18-20 coaches because of high commuter demand and track capacity constraints.

If extending the hydrogen train to Delhi proves difficult, local passengers have suggested changing its route within Haryana. One proposal is to run the train from Jind to Sonipat, then towards Panipat and Safidon before returning to Jind. The proposed circuit would cover around 180 km and could serve more commuters, particularly because Panipat is an important industrial area.

The train’s launch in July marked an important step in Indian Railways’ efforts to explore hydrogen-powered transportation. Railway officials have described it as a pilot project and said experts are closely monitoring its operation and trial runs towards Delhi. Since the technology is new and passenger safety remains a priority, the final decision on extending the hydrogen train service to Delhi will be taken after further assessment.

Mahatma Gandhi was affectionately called Monu or Moniya by his family and close ones.

Gandhi was just 13 years old when he married Kasturba Gandhi, who was 14 at the time.

In 1888, Gandhi travelled to London to study law. The same year was also marked by the infamous Jack the Ripper murders in London.

During his time in South Africa, Gandhi helped establish three football clubs. All three were reportedly named Passive Resisters, reflecting his philosophy of non-violent resistance.

While practising law in South Africa, Gandhi reportedly earned nearly $15,000 a year, a substantial income more than a century ago.

The railway station in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, where Gandhi was famously thrown off a train in 1893, has been named after him.

The title ‘Mahatma’, meaning ‘great soul’, is widely associated with Rabindranath Tagore, who is credited with giving Gandhi the title.

Gandhi was selected as Time magazine’s Person of the Year in 1930, recognising his influence during India’s freedom struggle.

Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times between 1937 and 1948, but he never received the award.