India’s First LNG–Diesel
Dual-Fuel DEMU Train launched by Indian Railways
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India’s first-ever LNG–Diesel dual-fuel
DEMU train was operationalised by Indian Railways at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad as
part of sustainable rail initiatives.
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The launch marked a major step towards eco-friendly
rail operations by reducing dependence on conventional diesel fuel.
¨ The driving power cars of the 1,400 HP
DEMU train were converted to a dual-fuel system using Liquefied Natural Gas.
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Approximately 40% of diesel consumption
was replaced with LNG under the new fuel configuration.
¨ The converted power cars successfully
completed field trials covering more than 2,000 kilometres without operational
issues.
¨ Significant environmental benefits were
highlighted, including a reduction in carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide
emissions.
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Improvement in air quality along railway
routes was identified as a key outcome of the dual-fuel system.
