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Gujarat Launches India's First LNG-Powered Train
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 12:18 PM
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The state of Gujarat has inaugurated its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered train, marking a significant step toward cleaner rail transport in India.
In a ceremony held in Gujarat, officials flagged off the state’s first train powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The launch marks a milestone in India’s pursuit of greener rail options.
The LNG-powered locomotive is designed to cut carbon emissions and reduce operating costs compared to diesel engines. It also aligns with national policies aimed at lowering the environmental footprint of the rail network.
Railway authorities view the project as a pilot for wider adoption of alternative fuels across the country. The train’s successful operation could pave the way for more LNG-powered units on key routes.
Officials highlighted the launch as a testament to Gujarat’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure and a model for other states to follow.
The LNG-powered locomotive is designed to cut carbon emissions and reduce operating costs compared to diesel engines. It also aligns with national policies aimed at lowering the environmental footprint of the rail network.
Railway authorities view the project as a pilot for wider adoption of alternative fuels across the country. The train’s successful operation could pave the way for more LNG-powered units on key routes.
Officials highlighted the launch as a testament to Gujarat’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure and a model for other states to follow.