Railways all over the world have been leading the technological evolution with a view to provide a cost effective mode of transportation of population as well as goods over long distances. Indian Railways are no different from others.
Today we are not able to meet with the demand most of the time. Public gets frustrated when they do not get reservations. Railways lose some of them to road for ever.Survival in such a situation is real challenge. Technology is the only answer.
Coming to specifics, fuel is the second costliest input which need to be focused upon. It is worth mentioning that Indian Railways deploy about 5000 diesel locomotives and consume about 2500 million lits of Diesel every year to manage the show. We need to find better and cost effective fuels in order to meet the challenges of a growing economy.
The year 2051 would see us running much more number of trains over long distances, with higher speeds. Tracks will have to be dedicated for speeds like 250 kmph. At the same time there would be passenger trains running at 100 kmph.
It can safely be predicted that present forms of traction will remain in vogue, though with better features to achieve higher economy in fuel consumption and also to reduce carbon emission.
Today we are not able to meet with the demand most of the time. Public gets frustrated when they do not get reservations. Railways lose some of them to road for ever.Survival in such a situation is real challenge. Technology is the only answer.
Coming to specifics, fuel is the second costliest input which need to be focused upon. It is worth mentioning that Indian Railways deploy about 5000 diesel locomotives and consume about 2500 million lits of Diesel every year to manage the show. We need to find better and cost effective fuels in order to meet the challenges of a growing economy.
The year 2051 would see us running much more number of trains over long distances, with higher speeds. Tracks will have to be dedicated for speeds like 250 kmph. At the same time there would be passenger trains running at 100 kmph.
It can safely be predicted that present forms of traction will remain in vogue, though with better features to achieve higher economy in fuel consumption and also to reduce carbon emission.
