NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of Godrej Group, has teamed up with JCW Japan which is a renowned Japanese manufacturer of vehicle cleaning machines, for developing an automated and sustainable washing system for Indian Railways and metro trains. The objective of this partnership is to bring advanced technology to India and promote the localization of different automated washing systems.
It is anticipated that over 50 new maintenance depots are to be constructed in the next three years, which would result in increasing demand for washing systems in the Indian market; hence, the estimated opportunity from railways and metro rail corporations for automated washing systems is around Rs. 200 crore over the next five years.
The latest technology washing systems will offer a sustainable cleaning solution that assures efficient use of resources and time. The Automatic Train Wash Plant puts the train through a set of programmed cycles, such as soaking, rinsing, foaming, washing, and drying, which differ based on the type of coach. The entire cleaning process will take only 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the train’s length. The sustainability will be enhanced as the automated washing systems will recycle a greater amount of water and consume less energy.
According to Pankaj Abhyankar, who is Senior Vice President and Business Head, Godrej Tooling, “The collaboration with JCW Japan will play a significant role in boosting the efficiency and quality of railway and metro coaches’ maintenance and servicing, ultimately resulting in increased safety. Initially, Godrej Tooling will begin with indigenization of 20-30%, aiming to enhance local capabilities to 80% within the next five years.”
These sustainable washing systems are a move towards a greener India. Indian Railways has been making several efforts, From electrification of gauge networks to hydrogen trains, in order to ensure green mobility and sustainable development. Hence, these washing systems with the latest technology will contribute to a sustainable future for the Indian Railways and Metro.
