FIRST CNG TRAIN-

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REWARI-ROHTAK SECTION OF NR

Two rakes already running.

Another CNG DEMU rake being turned-out by ICF in June
2015.

Upgraded rake with higher capacity under

development.
Will be ready by 2016-17.

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AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU) - fitted on locos for

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fuel saving

When train is stabled APU

switches off main engine
and starts a smaller
engine for meeting the
train requirements.

Reduces fuel consumption by 88%

while loco is standing

All re-built locomotives provided with APUs.

All new locomotives by 2016-17

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Various edible oils, including used oils, other vegetable

oils and animal fats are processed to produce BioDiesel. By product- Glycerin

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BIO-DIESEL

Bio-Diesel Plant
One Bio-diesel
plant will be
commissioned
this year at
Tondiarpet
(Chennai) with
installed
capacity of 30
tonnes per day

Indian Railways has planned phase-wise introduction of 5% blending of biodiesel from this year onwards. This will help in reducing carbon footprint.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR COACH LIGHTING

Solar Panel provided on the roof of NG coach at

Kalka Workshop for battery charging

Project for Fitment of Solar panels on 15 DEMU

coaches initiated

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