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In Photos: Speeding local trains to now power Western Railway

Updated On: 19 May, 2023 05:51 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Mumbai’s lifeline has embarked on an impressive endeavour as Western Railway implements a unique method to generate power from speeding local trains. According to a senior official, “In a unique method, the speed and velocity of passing trains will power these turbines. It is being commissioned now at Khar Road and Naigaon stations” (With inputs from Rajendra B. Aklekar) (Pics/Western Railway)

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Mumbai’s lifeline has embarked on an impressive endeavour as Western Railway implements a unique method to generate power from speeding local trains. According to a senior official, “In a unique method, the speed and velocity of passing trains will power these turbines. It is being commissioned now at Khar Road and Naigaon stations” (With inputs from Rajendra B. Aklekar) (Pics/Western Railway)

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Mumbai’s lifeline has embarked on an impressive endeavour as Western Railway implements a unique method to generate power from speeding local trains. According to a senior official, “In a unique method, the speed and velocity of passing trains will power these turbines. It is being commissioned now at Khar Road and Naigaon stations” (With inputs from Rajendra B. Aklekar) (Pics/Western Railway)
<p>The railways has strategically installed wind turbines along the tracks, utilising the gusts of wind generated by the trains to rotate the blades and convert wind energy into electricity</p>

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The railways has strategically installed wind turbines along the tracks, utilising the gusts of wind generated by the trains to rotate the blades and convert wind energy into electricity

<p>The railways has used vertical axis wind turbines in this initiative, which has a capacity of 400 watts each. Each of the five turbines is complemented by a 2-kilowatt solar power panel. Together, they can provide a remarkable 2kW output</p>

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The railways has used vertical axis wind turbines in this initiative, which has a capacity of 400 watts each. Each of the five turbines is complemented by a 2-kilowatt solar power panel. Together, they can provide a remarkable 2kW output

<p>Western Railway&rsquo;s chief public relations officer Sumit Thakur confirmed the development and emphasised the significance of this green energy initiative</p>

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Western Railway’s chief public relations officer Sumit Thakur confirmed the development and emphasised the significance of this green energy initiative

<p>In addition to the wind power project, the railways has also undertaken other environmentally friendly initiatives</p>

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In addition to the wind power project, the railways has also undertaken other environmentally friendly initiatives

<p>Meanwhile, Central Railway has introduced a thoughtful project to support breastfeeding women during their journeys</p>

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Meanwhile, Central Railway has introduced a thoughtful project to support breastfeeding women during their journeys

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