First Solar Power Train in India
The Indian Railways on Friday launched its first 1600 HHP solar DEMU train. It is one of the environmental friendly measures taken by the railways which will also have financial benefits. The train with a sitting capacity of 89 per people per coach will be operational from Saturday.
Stationed at platform number 1 of Safdarjung Railway station, the train will travel from Sarai Rohilla station in Delhi to Garhi Harsaru Junction, Farukh Nagar in Haryana. It will replace the existing non-solar powered panel on the same route.
It is a ten coach train — two motor coaches and eight passenger coaches. The total cost of the train is Rs 13.54 crore — eight coaches of Rs 1 crore each, two motor coaches of Rs 2.5 crore each and solar panels on 6 coaches of Rs 9 lakh each.
There has been no change in the fare and the journey will take nearly one-and-half hours. In a bid to make the journey comfortable, cushioned seats have been provided. There are rakes for luggage and a display board in each coach.
Source : http://www.india.com
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