Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off India’s first aluminium freight rake developed by Hindalco

Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off India’s first aluminium freight rake developed by Hindalco

-Significant milestone in India’s modernisation drive in mass transportation – Switch to aluminium significantly shrinks carbon footprint for Indian railways; a single rake can save over 14,500 tonnes of CO2 over its lifetime – The silvery-white metal is the preferred choice for metro trains worldwide – Move precursor to Hindalco’s plan to contribute to lighter, cost-efficient and durable Aluminium rail car body structures for high-speed passenger trains. BHUBANESWAR: October 16, 2022 Hindalco today launched India’s first all-aluminium freight rail rakes, helping fast-track the country’s ambitious plan to modernise freight transportation…