India's First LNG–Diesel Dual Fuel DEMU Train

Launched By

Indian Railways

Location

Sabarmati, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

Key Features

• First LNG–Diesel Dual Fuel DEMU
• 40% diesel replaced by LNG
• 2,200 litre LNG tank
• 222 km operation on one refill

Benefits

• Saves around ₹24 lakh annually (8-coach train)
• Reduces:
  • CO₂
  • NOx
  • Particulate Matter

UPSC GS

Green Transportation