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India's First LNG-Powered Train Launched
India's first LNG-powered train uses dual-fuel system to cut diesel use by 40% and emissions.
In brief
India's first LNG-powered train uses dual-fuel system to cut diesel use by 40% and emissions. India has launched its first LNG-powered train to reduce diesel consumption by 40% and emissions. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
LNG-powered train flagged off
Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first LNG-powered train in Gujarat and launched railway projects worth over Rs 1,542 crore.
Dual-fuel system for trains
The train uses a diesel-LNG dual-fuel system to run on both diesel and liquefied natural gas.
40% diesel reduction
LNG is expected to replace nearly 40% of diesel consumption under the dual-fuel system.
Emissions cut
The initiative reduces carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions while lowering fuel costs.
Kavach system launch
Shah laid foundation stone for Kavach automatic train protection across 404 km of railway network in Ahmedabad division.
Automatic signalling system
An automatic block signalling system covers 122.57 km of railway sections to maintain safe train distances and boost capacity.
WAG-12 maintenance shed
Shah inaugurated a Rs 700 crore WAG-12 locomotive maintenance shed for up to 300 electric locomotives.
The main idea
India has launched its first LNG-powered train to reduce diesel consumption by 40% and emissions.
