Indian Railways Launches First Solar-Powered Train, First In World To Use Solar Panels

On 14 July, Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu today launched...
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Indian Railways Launches First Solar-Powered Train, First In World To Use Solar Panels<br /><br />On 14 July, Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu today launched the country’s first solar-powered train from Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi.<br />https://thelogicalindian.com/news/indian-railways-solar-train/<br /><br />The train will run from Sarai Rohilla, Delhi to Farukh Nagar, Haryana; a route will reportedly be decided upon soon.<br /><br />A total of 16 solar panels – each producing 300 Wp – are fitted in six coaches. Twenty-four more coaches will be fitted with this system within the next 6 months.

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