Amit Shah launches India's inaugural LNG-fueled train and Rs 1,542 cr railway projects in Gujarat
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the country's first LNG-powered train in Gujarat and unveiled railway works valued at over Rs 1,542 crore at Sabarmati.
The ceremony in Sabarmati saw Amit Shah flag off the debut LNG-fueled passenger train, marking a milestone for Indian rail transport. Alongside the launch, a suite of new railway projects was announced, together costing more than Rs 1,542 crore. The initiatives are part of a broader push to modernise the network and diversify fuel sources. Officials highlighted the environmental and efficiency benefits of LNG propulsion. The projects are expected to boost regional connectivity and create jobs.
Why it matters
It introduces cleaner fuel to India's railways and signals major infrastructure investment in Gujarat.
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