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India's First LNG-Powered Train Launched
India's first LNG-powered train runs from Ahmedabad, cutting diesel use by 40% and emissions.
In brief
India's first LNG-powered train runs from Ahmedabad, cutting diesel use by 40% and emissions. India's first LNG-powered train began operations in Gujarat, reducing diesel consumption by 40% and emissions. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
First LNG-Powered Train
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first LNG-powered train from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Railway Station on Sunday.
“These initiatives address environmental concerns, enhance passenger convenience, and bolster safety.”
LNG Replaces 40% Diesel
The government converted two 1,400 HP Driving Power Cars into diesel-LNG dual fuel systems, with LNG replacing nearly 40 per cent of diesel consumption.
Emissions and Fuel Savings
The LNG initiative is expected to reduce fuel costs and lower emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.
Diesel Consumption Drop
Indian Railways consumed 293 crore liters of diesel in 2015-26, which has dropped to 108 crore in 2024-25, aiming for zero by 2030.
Electrification Progress
Electrification covered just 75 kilometers in 2010-11, but increased to 7,188 kilometers in 2023-24, with 99.6% of the network already electrified.
Kavach Safety System
The Ahmedabad division will equip 404 km of railway network with Kavach automatic train protection system at an estimated cost of Rs 411 crore.
What to remember
India's first LNG-powered train began operations in Gujarat, reducing diesel consumption by 40% and emissions.
