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Govt. to import high-speed relief trains, hydraulic cranes by nikhilndls on 12 March, 2013 - 08:00 PM
avatar nikhilndls Govt. to import high-speed relief trains, hydraulic cranes on 12 March, 2013 - 08:00 PM

New Delhi: Aiming to put rescue and restoration work during accidents on fast track, Railways is procuring high-speed self-propelled accident relief trains (SPART) and hydraulic cranes with telescopic boom from Europe.

Currently, Railways have 27 self-propelled accident relief trains that run at a speed of 110-km per hour.

Railway Minister Bansal in his Budget also announced the procurement proposal of 160 km per hour high-speed relief train “It will enable rescue equipment to reach the accident site at faster pace and help speedy rescue and restoration work,” the Minister said.

The diesel driven SPART consisting of three coaches is estimated to cost about Rs. 40 crores.

“As per the plan, the technology of the first two SPART will be imported from Europe.

Beside, Railways have also decided to import eight hydraulic cranes with telescopic boom from Europe to strengthen its disaster management.

“We will go for global tenders to buy the new 175-ton hydraulic cranes with telescopic boom shortly. The 175-ton hydraulic crane is likely to cost about Rs. 25 crore,” the Minister said.