Indian Railways is planning to install solar panels on top of train coaches. These panels will generate electricity to power lights, air conditioners, and fans within the coach. This initiative follows a successful trial on some passenger trains on the Northern Railway, with over 50 coaches now equipped. ...
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The panels are expected to reduce reliance on diesel-powered power cars, allowing for an additional two passenger coaches per train and reducing noise and pollution. The initiative is part of a broader effort to use solar energy in railway infrastructure, including stations, offices, and colonies.