India gets first LNG powered train in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated India's first LNG-powered train in Gujarat on Sunday, from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Railway Station. The government converted two 1,400 HP Driving Power Cars at the Sabarmati Integrated Coaching Depot into diesel-LNG dual fuel systems, cutting nearly 40% of diesel consumption. Shah highlighted the environmental benefits, reduced fuel costs, and enhanced safety of the LNG initiative.
He also announced investments totaling Rs 1,472 crore in various projects. The launch of a 1,200 horsepower twin-capacity engine and India's first LNG train marks a significant step towards environmental conservation and could potentially help India achieve zero diesel consumption by 2030.
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