VARANASI, Aug. 20 -- As part of Indian Railways' push towards renewable energy and climate action, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has installed the country's first removable solar panel system between operational railway tracks. General manager Naresh Pal Singh inaugurated the solar panels on Friday. Singh remarked that the initiative represents not only a new dimension in solar energy utilisation but also a strong model for future green energy generation within Indian Railways. This first-of-its-kind pilot project, commissioned on Line No. 19 of the BLW workshop, features an indigenously developed installation technique that allows solar panels to be mounted between railway tracks without disrupting train operations. The system also includes provisions for easy removal of the panels whenever required for track maintenance. The innovation complements BLW's existing rooftop solar power plants, further enhancing the unit's overall green energy output. Public relations officer Rajesh Kumar stated that Singh appreciated and encouraged chief electrical service engineer Bhardwaj Chaudhary and his entire team for successfully executing the project. Several engineering challenges were addressed prior to the installation. Rubber mounting pads were used to reduce vibrations caused by passing trains. The solar panels are securely bonded to concrete sleepers using epoxy adhesive, ensuring a strong metal-to-concrete connection. The design also allows for easy cleaning and maintenance, with quick removal enabled through four stainless steel Allen bolts. Project specifications consist of the following: Track length: 70 metres; installed capacity: 15 KWp; number of panels: 28; power density: 220 KWp/km; energy density: 880 units/km/day. Given that Indian Railways spans over 1.2 lakh kilometres, this technology holds vast potential for deployment on yard lines nationwide. It requires no additional land acquisition, utilising the space between tracks. The estimated energy generation capacity is 3.21 lakh units per year per kilometre....