Indias First Solar Powered Miniature Train Launched by Kerala Govt
India has just received its first solar powered miniature train. Recently inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarai Vijayan in Vili Tourist Village in Kerala state. The train is said to run on a 2.5 km long railway road, giving passengers a chance to enjoy the beauty of the picturesque area, which is located in the suburbs of Thiruvananthapuram.
With reference to this, CM added that this INR 10 crore project is the first of its kind in the country. He added that the excess capacity that would be generated by the system would be sent to the KSEB network.
With reference to this, CM added that this INR 10 crore project is the first of its kind in the country. He added that the excess capacity that would be generated by the system would be sent to the KSEB network.
The train is said to have three buses that can accommodate about 45 passengers at a time. Additionally, Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran has reported that the state government has allocated 60 million Indian rupees for the revamping of the village. Additionally, a village with a swimming pool costing INR 2.5 crore and an urban park of INR 5 crore has been developed for the public.
It is said that the artificial steam emanating from the train locomotive is inspired by the ancient steam locomotive, which will definitely evoke feelings of nostalgia. The plant house has also been designed in the traditional style, while the excess energy generated by the system will be directed to the Kerala State Power Board grid, CM added.
Going deeper into the development work, Vijayan stated that the convention center will contain a digital display facility, art gallery and outdoor theater that will enhance the look of Philly Village.
Regarding the projects, the business valued at INR 20 crore has already been completed while other works are underway and the Tourism Facilitation Center is slated to open in January
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It is said that the artificial steam emanating from the train locomotive is inspired by the ancient steam locomotive, which will definitely evoke feelings of nostalgia. The plant house has also been designed in the traditional style, while the excess energy generated by the system will be directed to the Kerala State Power Board grid, CM added.
Going deeper into the development work, Vijayan stated that the convention center will contain a digital display facility, art gallery and outdoor theater that will enhance the look of Philly Village.
Regarding the projects, the business valued at INR 20 crore has already been completed while other works are underway and the Tourism Facilitation Center is slated to open in January
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