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Prabhu flags off trains for Rohtak, Bikaner

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today launched two trains from Rewari - one for Rohtak and another for Bikaner.

The Rewari-Rohtak-Rewari passenger train was launched for the convenience of the commuters in the region, a railway release said here.

The DEMU train will run on dual fuel system - CNG and diesel - for six days-a-week (except Sunday).

Introduction of CNG train will reduce greenhouse gas emission by the Railways and also the consumption of diesel.

Prabhu has given emphasis on the use of alternative fuel in trains including use of solar and wind power to reduce dependence on conventional energy.
 

The train will depart from Rewari at 7.50 pm to reach Rohtak at 10.10 pm on the same day. In the return direction, the train rain will depart from Rohtak at 5 am to reach Rewari at 7 am.

Prabhu also launched the daily Rewari-Bikaner train for the region. Both the trains were announced in the Rail Budget 2014-15.

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First Published: Jan 13 2015 | 9:45 PM IST

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