Indian Railways is set to achieve another milestone with the launch of the country's first hydrogen-powered train. TRAIN FEATURES: 8 PASSENGER COACHES, CAPACITY FOR 2,638 PASSENGERS Although the hydrogen train does not have a name yet, the RDSO-designed model features 8 passenger coaches capable of carrying 2,638 passengers on a single trip. HYDROGEN TRAINS: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Hydrogen-powered trains use …
Starting September 9, a team from the Railway Design and Standards Organisation will be conducting oscillation and emergency braking distance trials on the Yellow Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru. “The RDSO, which operates under the Union Railway Ministry and is based in Lucknow, is responsible for conducting essential tests, including the oscillation and EBD trials, for the Yellow Line. …
A study by the Research Design and Standards Organisation, which functions under the Railway Ministry, has found that train controllers face multiple challenges at work including "unattractive" pay scale, huge stress due to vacancy leading to health concerns, and a lack of basic amenities. The report, which was submitted to the Railway Board recently, said section controllers perform high-strain jobs, …
