# 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.
- Title: India's First LNG-Powered Train Launched · The Economic Times
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/indias-first-lng-powered-train-is-here-1400-hp-power-cars-to-replace-nearly-40-of-diesel-use-while-cutting-carbon-dioxide-nitrogen-oxides-particulate-emissions/articleshow/134519987.cms
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- Published: 2026-09-27T12:20:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

India has launched its first LNG-powered train to reduce diesel consumption by 40% and emissions.