342 Trains Go HOG, Saving Rs 800 Crore for Railways | News Station

Ministry of  Railways decides to adopt #HOG  system (Head on Generation technology) in all  #LHBCoaches trains
 
Till date, 342 trains have already been converted into HOG.  This is resulting in saving of approximate Rs 800 crore

The way ACs run and power supply is done in railway coaches is to transform. Such new technological transformation is also to bring in foreign exchange saving of about 1400 Crore Rupees per year.
 
In the new technology called - #HeadOnGeneration technology, the power will be drawn from the Overhead Electric supply. The power generator cars which used to make huge noise and emit fumes will no more be there. In place of two such generator cars there will be one standby silent generator car to be used for emergency. In place of the other car, there will be LSLRD (LHB Second Luggage, Guard & Divyaang Compartment). This LSLRD will also have capability to convert power from the overhead supply to be utilised in the entire train while providing space for luggage guard room and additional passengers. Currently, the cost of power is over Rs. 36 per unit and with HOG it will available at Rs. 6 Per unit.

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