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First LNG-fuelled train flagged off; Railways eyes zero diesel by 2030
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India's first LNG train just rolled out: the 2030 zero-diesel deadline every Prelims answer needs
India's first LNG-fuelled train was flagged off as Railways targets ending diesel traction by 2030.
Why it matters: GS-3 core; factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first train powered partly by liquefied natural gas (LNG), part of the Railways' push to cut diesel consumption.
Indian Railways has set a target of eliminating diesel traction entirely by 2030, relying on electrification of almost the entire broad-gauge network and cleaner alternative fuels such as LNG for niche routes.
The move is aimed at cutting the Railways' carbon footprint and fuel import bill.
మూలాలు: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off India's first LNG-fuelled train
- Indian Railways targets eliminating diesel traction entirely by 2030
- Strategy relies on near-total electrification of the broad-gauge network
- LNG is being used as a cleaner alternative fuel for niche routes
- Aim: cut Railways' carbon footprint and fuel import bill
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How the exam will ask it
ప్రిలిమ్స్
- India's first train powered partly by LNG was flagged off by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Indian Railways aims to eliminate diesel traction entirely by 2030.
- The zero-diesel plan rests on near-complete electrification of the broad-gauge network, with LNG for niche routes.
- The initiative seeks to reduce both carbon emissions and the fuel import bill.
మెయిన్స్
GS Paper 3 - Infrastructure and environment: rising diesel dependence raises Railways' carbon footprint and import costs; the policy response is broad-gauge electrification supplemented by cleaner fuels like LNG for niche routes, aiming for zero diesel traction by 2030. Way forward includes scaling LNG infrastructure, ensuring reliable power supply for electrified lines, and aligning with India's broader net-zero commitments.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Indian Railways' target for ending diesel-locomotive use entirely, reinforced by the recent flagging-off of the country's first LNG-fuelled train, is set for which year?
- 2024
- 2047
- 2070
- 2030
సమాధానం చూడండి
సమాధానం: D — Correct: 2030 - Indian Railways' target year for ending diesel-locomotive use, via electrification and fuels like LNG. • 2024 - wrong: already past, not the target. • 2047 - wrong: the separate 'Viksit Bharat' target year. • 2070 - wrong: India's broader net-zero emissions target year.
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