Indian Railways' Automatic Coach Washing Plants

Sep 02, 2023 Anish Mondal

Move aims at clean rail journeys

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Cost of ACWP amounts to Rs 1.9 crore (approx)

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In August, Howrah Division installed ACWP at EMU Car shed

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ACWP can wash 24 coaches within 7-8 minutes

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A cost effective method using minimum water for washing

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Washing system will use only 20% of the fresh water

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It has an Effluent Treatment system

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Can be operated practically without any manpower

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Indian Railways' Automatic Coach Washing Plants

Indian Railways' Automatic Coach Washing Plants

Move aims at clean rail journeys

Move aims at clean rail journeys

Cost of ACWP amounts to Rs 1.9 crore (approx)

Cost of ACWP amounts to Rs 1.9 crore (approx)

In August, Howrah Division installed ACWP at EMU Car shed

In August, Howrah Division installed ACWP at EMU Car shed

ACWP can wash 24 coaches within 7-8 minutes

ACWP can wash 24 coaches within 7-8 minutes

A cost effective method using minimum water for washing

A cost effective method using minimum water for washing

Washing system will use o­nly 20% of the fresh water

Washing system will use o­nly 20% of the fresh water

It has an Effluent Treatment system

It has an Effluent Treatment system

Can be operated practically without any manpower

Can be operated practically without any manpower

Swipe up to know more

Swipe up to know more

Washing system will use only 20% of the fresh water

Washing system will use only 20% of the fresh water