Photos: India’s first 1600 HHP solar DEMU train launched

Indian Railways 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.

Updated on: Jul 15, 2017 5:06 PM IST

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Indian Railways launched its first 1,600 HHP solar diesel multiple unit (DEMU) train on Friday. The train with a sitting capacity of 89 per people per coach will be operational from Saturday. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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The new rake built at Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai have a life of 25 years . (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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The train will travel from Delhi’s Sarai Rohilla to Garhi Harsaru Junction in Haryana. It will replace an existing non-solar powered rake on the same route. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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The train has a total of 16 solar panels of 300 watts in each coach. The energy generated by these panels will be stored in batteries and will be used during the night. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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The move is expected to save Rs 2 lakh worth of diesel per coach, per annum. It will help in reducing carbon dioxide of almost nine tonnes per coach, per annum. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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Cushioned seats have been provided along with a display board in each coach. There has been no change in the fare and the journey will take nearly one-and-half hours. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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There are two motor coaches and eight passenger coaches in the ten-coach train. The total cost of the train is Rs 13.54 crore with the passenger coaches costing around Rs 1 crore each and the two motor coaches costing Rs 2.5 each. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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The total cost of the train is Rs 13.54 crore with the passenger coaches costing around Rs 1 crore each and the two motor coaches costing Rs 2.5 each. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)