Indian Railways is planning to install solar panels on train coaches to power lights and air conditioners. This follows successful trials on four trains in the North Railway zone, including the Shakurbasti DEMU in Delhi, the Tamil Nadu Jan Shatabdi Express, and two other trains. The initiative aims to reduce reliance...
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on diesel power cars, saving fuel, eliminating noise and pollution, and freeing up space for additional passenger coaches. While diesel power cars are currently used to supply electricity to LHB coaches, some trains are equipped with HOG (Head On Generation) engines that can power coaches directly. Traditional coaches rely on batteries charged during the journey, but these often face issues with AC and fan performance at slower speeds.