While both projects aim to introduce alternative fuels into railway operations, their technologies are different. The hydrogen train uses fuel cells to generate electricity from hydrogen and oxygen, whereas the LNG train uses an internal-combustion engine converted to a dual-fuel LNG-diesel system.
Sarai Kale Khan on Delhi's Ring Road is one of the city's worst traffic spots, and with metro, rail, and bus infrastructure all converging at one point, it is only going to get harder. The Delhi government is now planning studies and possible infrastructure changes to tackle the growing pressure.
A trial on the Palwal-Mathura section proved that the Kavach anti-collision system can stop a WAP-5 locomotive running at 160 kmph without any input from the driver. It halted 30 metres before a red signal. With Vande Bharat expanding fast, this result could not have come at a better time.
Indian Railways is planning a Sleeper Vande Bharat Express on the Delhi-Varanasi route via Prayagraj and Kanpur, with a possible Diwali launch. The 16-coach train will carry 823 passengers and run at up to 160 kmph. Fares and final timings are yet to be confirmed by the Railway Board.

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