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Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Varanasi becomes India's first city to get portable solar panels between railway tracks
Indian Railways Green Initiatives: To move closer to its net-zero emission goal, Indian Railways (IR) is rapidly adopting solar energy as part of its strategy towards a greener and more sustainable transport network. As part of the initiatives, Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi has become the country's first city to have portable solar panels between railway tracks. Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi has commissioned India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway track. Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ministry of Railways said: 'Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi commissioned India's first 70m removable solar panel system (28 panels, 15KWp) between railway tracks—a step towards green and sustainable rail transport.' 🚆 Indian Railways marks a historic first! Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi commissioned India's first 70m removable solar panel system (28 panels, 15KWp) between railway tracks—a step towards green and sustainable rail transport. — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) August 18, 2025 BLW has rolled out this pilot project in its workshop line number 19 with an indigenously-designed installation procedure to lay solar panels between the rails without disrupting train traffic. 'These solar panels are not only durable and efficient but also removable allowing for maintenance and seasonal adaptation,' the railways said in a statement. Solar Panel Installation Between Tracks in Varanasi: Technical Details (Project) Source: Indian Railways Solar Panel Installation Between Tracks in Varanasi: Technical Details (Solar Panels) Source: Indian Railways Solar Panel Installation Between Tracks in Varanasi: Technical Details (Electrical Data) Source: Indian Railways Indian Railways has track length of 1.2 lakh km. The railways can utilised the yard lines for installation of solar panels between the tracks. 'In this scheme, no land acquisition is required as space between tracks are utilized for solar panels. This scheme has potential of 3.50 lakh units/year/KM,' it said in a statement.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Railways commissions first removable solar panel system between tracks
Advt Advt The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a milestone in green energy innovation , with Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, commissioning India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway a post on X, the ministry said, " Indian Railways marks a historic first! Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi, commissioned India's first 70m removable solar panel system (28 panels, 15KWp) between railway tracks--a step towards green and sustainable rail transport ."Earlier on August 10, Indian Railways flagged off the first industrial salt-loaded rake from Sanosara (Bhuj-Naliya section) to Dahej, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on an X post, he said that this industrial salt-loaded rake will open "new avenues" for the region's salt industry."Indian Railways flags off first industrial salt-loaded rake from Sanosara (Bhuj-Naliya section) to Dahej. This logistics solution opens new avenues for the region's salt industry and boosts freight growth," he wrote. Ahmedabad Division Railway Manager (DRM) said that the first rake from Sanosara Goods Shed was loaded on Saturday with 3851.2 tonnes of industrial salt, covering 673.57 km, and will generate Rs 31.69 lakh in earnings. "Achievement for Ahmedabad Division! First rake of industrial salt loaded from Sanosara (SNSR) Goods Shed on 9 Aug 2025 -- 3851.2 tonnes, covering 673.57 km, generating Rs 31.69 lakh in freight regional industry, strengthening India's logistics network!" Ahmedabad DRM wrote on X. "Ahmedabad Division achieves a new milestone! First-ever rake of Industrial Salt successfully loaded from Sanosara Goods Shed on 9 August 2025, marking a boost in freight movement and trade connectivity," another X post from this, on August 12 Western Railway achieved a significant milestone with the successful commissioning and energisation of the First 2x25 kV Electric Traction System at the Nagda-Khachrod section under the Ratlam system includes two Scott-connected 100 MVA Power Transformers for efficient feeding of electrical load to the Overhead Equipment (OHE).The Nagda TSS was first to be energised by using Scott Technology of Transformer on PAN India and state of art technology has been erected and commissioned successfully.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Railways commissions first removable solar panel system between tracks
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a milestone in green energy innovation , with Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, commissioning India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks. In a post on X, the ministry said, " Indian Railways marks a historic first! Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi, commissioned India's first 70m removable solar panel system (28 panels, 15KWp) between railway tracks--a step towards green and sustainable rail transport." Earlier on August 10, Indian Railways flagged off the first industrial salt-loaded rake from Sanosara (Bhuj-Naliya section) to Dahej, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday. Sharing an X post, he said that this industrial salt-loaded rake will open "new avenues" for the region's salt industry. "Indian Railways flags off first industrial salt-loaded rake from Sanosara (Bhuj-Naliya section) to Dahej. This logistics solution opens new avenues for the region's salt industry and boosts freight growth," he wrote. Ahmedabad Division Railway Manager (DRM) said that the first rake from Sanosara Goods Shed was loaded on Saturday with 3851.2 tonnes of industrial salt, covering 673.57 km, and will generate Rs 31.69 lakh in earnings. "Achievement for Ahmedabad Division! First rake of industrial salt loaded from Sanosara (SNSR) Goods Shed on 9 Aug 2025 -- 3851.2 tonnes, covering 673.57 km, generating Rs 31.69 lakh in freight earnings. Boosting regional industry, strengthening India's logistics network!" Ahmedabad DRM wrote on X. "Ahmedabad Division achieves a new milestone! First-ever rake of Industrial Salt successfully loaded from Sanosara Goods Shed on 9 August 2025, marking a boost in freight movement and trade connectivity," another X post said. Apart from this, on August 12 Western Railway achieved a significant milestone with the successful commissioning and energisation of the First 2x25 kV Electric Traction System at the Nagda-Khachrod section under the Ratlam Division. The system includes two Scott-connected 100 MVA Power Transformers for efficient feeding of electrical load to the Overhead Equipment (OHE). The Nagda TSS was first to be energised by using Scott Technology of Transformer on PAN India and state of art technology has been erected and commissioned successfully.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Banaras Locomotive installs India's first removable solar panels on railway tracks; boosting green energy drive
VARANASI: In a groundbreaking step towards renewable energy adoption, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has created history by installing the country's first removable solar panel system between active railway tracks. The project was inaugurated by General Manager Naresh Pal Singh on Independence Day. The pilot project involves installing removable solar panels on the sleepers—the support beams beneath the tracks. Commissioned on Line No. 19 of the BLW workshop, the initiative uses an indigenously designed installation procedure to mount solar panels without disrupting train traffic. The panels can also be removed easily whenever track maintenance is required. The initiative aligns with Indian Railways ' vision of promoting renewable energy and climate change mitigation. The GM praised Chief Electrical Service Engineer Bhardwaj Chaudhary and his team for the achievement, noting that the project complements existing rooftop solar power plants in BLW premises. 'This project is not only a new dimension in solar energy utilisation but will also serve as a robust model for green energy generation in Indian Railways in the future,' Singh said. To address technical challenges, rubber mounting pads were used to reduce vibrations caused by passing trains, while epoxy adhesive was applied for strong fixation of panels to concrete sleepers. The panels are designed for easy cleaning and can be detached with just four SS Allen bolts for regular track work. The pilot covers 70 metres of track with a 15 KWp installed capacity using 28 panels. It offers a power density of 220 KWp per kilometre and an energy density of 880 units per kilometre per day. Each panel measures 2278 × 1133 × 30 mm, weighs 31.83 kg, and has a module efficiency of 21.31% with 144 half-cut monocrystalline PERC bifacial cells. With Indian Railways' network spanning 1.2 lakh kilometres, officials said the technology could be widely deployed on yard lines without the need for land acquisition, as it uses the space between tracks. The estimated capacity is 3.21 lakh units per kilometre per year. BLW said the innovation marks a major step towards the Indian Railways' target of achieving net zero carbon emissions. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Indian Railways commissions first removable solar panel system between tracks
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a milestone in green energy innovation, with Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, commissioning India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway a post on X, the ministry said, 'Indian Railways marks a historic first! Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi, commissioned India's first 70m removable solar panel system (28 panels, 15KWp) between railway tracks–a step towards green and sustainable rail transport." Earlier on August 10, Indian Railways flagged off the first industrial salt-loaded rake from Sanosara (Bhuj-Naliya section) to Dahej, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on an X post, he said that this industrial salt-loaded rake will open 'new avenues" for the region's salt industry.'Indian Railways flags off first industrial salt-loaded rake from Sanosara (Bhuj-Naliya section) to Dahej. This logistics solution opens new avenues for the region's salt industry and boosts freight growth," he Division Railway Manager (DRM) said that the first rake from Sanosara Goods Shed was loaded on Saturday with 3851.2 tonnes of industrial salt, covering 673.57 km, and will generate Rs 31.69 lakh in earnings. 'Achievement for Ahmedabad Division! First rake of industrial salt loaded from Sanosara (SNSR) Goods Shed on 9 Aug 2025 — 3851.2 tonnes, covering 673.57 km, generating Rs 31.69 lakh in freight regional industry, strengthening India's logistics network!" Ahmedabad DRM wrote on X. 'Ahmedabad Division achieves a new milestone! First-ever rake of Industrial Salt successfully loaded from Sanosara Goods Shed on 9 August 2025, marking a boost in freight movement and trade connectivity," another X post from this, on August 12 Western Railway achieved a significant milestone with the successful commissioning and energisation of the First 2×25 kV Electric Traction System at the Nagda-Khachrod section under the Ratlam system includes two Scott-connected 100 MVA Power Transformers for efficient feeding of electrical load to the Overhead Equipment (OHE).The Nagda TSS was first to be energised by using Scott Technology of Transformer on PAN India and state of art technology has been erected and commissioned successfully. (ANI)
