The first biogas train in the world

The first train in the world to run on biogas, the energy source can recover from organic waste, officially went into operation in Sweden on October 24.

After a successful test run in June this year, the first biogas train departed at 2:32 pm local time (12:00 am international time). Peter Unden, marketing director of Svensk Biogas, which owns the train, said "everything is very good."

The train connects the city of Linkoeping (south of Stockholm) and the east coast town of Vaestervik with a length of 80km. Schedule 1 trip / day, 'however our ability is to make 2 or more trips,' Unden said. The ship is equipped with 11 gas boxes, can run 600km to refuel, maximum speed of 130km / h.

The ship carrying 60 passengers, made from the Fiat, the diesel engine was replaced by two Volvo gas engines. This replacement has made trains more environmentally friendly, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

'Our trains are not powered by normal energy, but are renewable energy sources. This is very beneficial for the public transport system '. And with biogas, unlike oil, people will no longer have to rely on oil imports from other countries. Even 'people can produce energy on their own and this will create jobs', Unden said. Another advantage of a biogas engine is less noise.

WALL VY ( According to AFP )