The Hindalco on Sunday launched the country’s first all-aluminium freight rail rakes, helping fast-track the country’s ambitious plan to modernise freight transportation and enable large carbon savings for the Indian Railways.
Flagging off the new 61-wagon rake from the Bhubaneswar railway station which would carry coal for Hindalco’s Aditya Smelter in Lapanga in Odisha, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “This is a proud moment for the country and our drive for indigenisation as these lightweight aluminium wagons are a big innovation for Indian Railways.
“These wagons save 14,500 tonne of CO2 emissions, have more carrying capacity, consume less energy and are corrosion-resistant. They are 100 per cent recyclable and even after 30 years, they will be as good as new. These aluminium wagons will enable us to achieve our climate goals,” Vaishnaw added.
Hindalco Industries Managing Director Satish Pai said, “The launch of the India’s first aluminium freight rake is a testimony to our capability and commitment to offer smart and sustainable solutions for nation building. Hindalco is steadfast in bringing together the best of global technologies with local resources to make Indian Railways’ logistics more efficient and contribute to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.”