Fuel-saving system for diesel locomotives on the anvil

NEW DELHI: Railways are in the process of developing a highly fuel efficient system for its fleet of diesel locomotives, a move which will help the PSU behemoth save about Rs 500-600 crore annually on fuel bill and reduce emissions by 30 per cent.


Research Development Standard Organisation ( RDSO), the research wing of railways is developing the Common Rail Electronic Direct Fuel Injection ( CReDI) system for diesel locomotives, said a senior Railway Ministry official.

A joint venture between an Indian manufacturer and a Swiss firm has been established for design and development of the system under overall supervision of RDSO for the purpose.

Fuel savings in the range of 3 to 4 per cent and emissions reductions by about 20-30 per cent are expected through the system.

"Once the systems are implemented on the complete fleet of locomotives, railways will save about Rs 500-600 crore annually on fuel bill," said the official, adding "Besides Railways many other industries of India stand to gain from these developments."