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India’s First LNG-Powered Train Runs From Sabarmati

29 September 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYIndia’s FirstLNG-PoweredTrain Runs FromSabarmati29 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Indian Railways started a passenger train that runs partly on liquefied natural gas.

Key facts

  • Launch point: Sabarmati, Gujarat; India’s first LNG-powered passenger train.
  • Formation: 8 coaches with a retrofitted LNG-diesel dual-fuel system.
  • LNG can displace up to 40% of diesel in line-haul running.
  • First route: Sabarmati-Mahesana, Western Railway.

Significance

  • Aims to cut diesel use and emissions, especially where full electrification is not yet in place.

Exam angle

  • Fuel: LNG with diesel in a dual-fuel setup.
  • Zone: Western Railway.
  • Share of diesel replaced: up to 40%.

Test yourself

1. From which place was India's first LNG-powered passenger train launched?

It was launched from Sabarmati, Gujarat.

2. LNG in India's first LNG-powered train can replace up to what share of diesel use?

LNG can replace up to 40% of diesel consumption.

3. The first LNG-powered train ran on which route and zone?

The route was Sabarmati-Mahesana on the Western Railway.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 29 September 2026 (20 topics).

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