SCR To Cut Its Energy Bill By 80% Using HOG Technology Mar 01, 2021, 12:33 IST
South Central Railway is preparing to have huge savings by bringing Head On Generation (HOG) system in trains. HOG system, a technology introduced in trains for catering to power needs like coach lighting and air conditioning. Around 30 trains in the zone have already been converted into HOG technology, which according to officials, could help save Rs 33 crore per annum on fuel bills.
The technology was first introduced on the Hyderabad – New Delhi Telangana Express. The estimated savings for each trip of Telangana Express is approximately Rs 1.22 lakh and the overall estimated savings per year is around Rs 1.35 crore. All the existing Telangana Express trains are now being run with HOG technology. Each power car required 40 litres of diesel per hour per non AC coach and around 65 to 70 litres of diesel per hour in the case of AC coach.