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Indian Railway launches First CNG train

January 15, 2015EnvironmentOmkar Sawant
The first CNG train

The first CNG train

Indian railway launched it’s first ever train that runs on CNG. This is considered as an important step towards replacing traditional fuels with green fuel.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the train. The train runs on dual fuel system i.e. diesel and CNG.

The railway has been modified to run on dual fuel with the help of fumigation technology.

The train would currently run on 20% of CNG. It is able to cover a distance of 81 km in around two hours.

Gradually the percentage of CNG usage will be increased to the level of 50%.

Summary

Point Explanation
Significance First Indian Railway to work on CNG
Launched on Rewari-Rohtak section of Northern zone
Inaugurated by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
Fuel System Bi-fuel System, CNG and Diesel
Fuel % 20% CNG
Expected distance coverage 81 Km
Technology used Fumigation Technique
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