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Bharat 1st Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Train 🚆 PM Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train on the 89 km Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana. Developed by Integral Coach Factory Chennai, the train uses Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells to generate electricity from hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapour... and heat. The 10 coach train has 2 Hydrogen Driving Power Cars and 8 trailer coaches, carrying around 2,600 passengers. Each power car produces 1,200 kW, giving a combined output of 2,400 kW (3,200 hp). The train is designed for 110 km/h but will initially operate at 75 km/h. India has also commissioned the country’s largest railway hydrogen refuelling facility at Jind, with 3,000 kg hydrogen storage and on-site green hydrogen production. The train features advanced safety systems, including hydrogen leak detection, automatic shut-off mechanisms, continuous ventilation, and certification to NFPA-2, ISO 19880, and TUV SUD standards. Indian Railways plans to expand hydrogen train operations, including on heritage routes such as Kalka-Shimla, supporting the National Green Hydrogen Mission and India’s Net Zero goals.show more

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#WATCH | Jind, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat tomorrow The train has been developed using indigenous technology. The train is powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology, which converts hydrogen into electricity to propel the train. The process produces only water vapour as a by-product, resulting in zero carbon emissions during operation.

#WATCH | Jind, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat tomorrow The train has been developed using indigenous technology. The train is powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology, which converts hydrogen into electricity to propel the train. The process produces only water vapour as a by-product, resulting in zero carbon emissions during operation.

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India is on track to power the future with its first indigenous hydrogen-powered train. 🚆 A 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell train will operate on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, powered by a 1200 kW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system and running at a maximum speed of 75 kmph. The train emits only water vapour, making it a clean, energy-efficient alternative to conventional fossil fuel-based rail transport. With this milestone, India joins an elite group of nations, including Germany, Japan, China and the United States, exploring hydrogen fuel cell technology for sustainable rail operations. Designed and developed in India, the project is backed by indigenous hydrogen storage and refuelling infrastructure at Jind, marking another significant step towards #AtmanirbharBharat and a greener transportation future. #HydrogenTrain #IndianRailways #GreenMobility #ViksitBharat

India is on track to power the future with its first indigenous hydrogen-powered train. 🚆 A 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell train will operate on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, powered by a 1200 kW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system and running at a maximum speed of 75 kmph. The train emits only water vapour, making it a clean, energy-efficient alternative to conventional fossil fuel-based rail transport. With this milestone, India joins an elite group of nations, including Germany, Japan, China and the United States, exploring hydrogen fuel cell technology for sustainable rail operations. Designed and developed in India, the project is backed by indigenous hydrogen storage and refuelling infrastructure at Jind, marking another significant step towards #AtmanirbharBharat and a greener transportation future. #HydrogenTrain #IndianRailways #GreenMobility #ViksitBharat

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🚨 BIG: India’s first Hydrogen Train trial successful 🔥🚆 Jind-Sonipat route sees a clean-tech leap 10-coach train, 2,400 kW power, 110-140 km/h speed, ~1,000 km range, and capacity of ~2,600 passengers. Zero emissions only water vapour. India is accelerating towards green mobility. Clean energy, indigenous innovation future on track. 🇮🇳

🚨 BIG: India’s first Hydrogen Train trial successful 🔥🚆 Jind-Sonipat route sees a clean-tech leap 10-coach train, 2,400 kW power, 110-140 km/h speed, ~1,000 km range, and capacity of ~2,600 passengers. Zero emissions only water vapour. India is accelerating towards green mobility. Clean energy, indigenous innovation future on track. 🇮🇳

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HUGE 🚨 Ministry of Home Affairs gives clearance to India’s first hydrogen-powered train 💙🔥 The train is set to run between Sonipat and Jind in Haryana. It produces only water vapor instead of CO₂ and pollutants 🎯 Hydrogen fuel cells will power the train instead of diesel or conventional electric traction. The train will operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph.

HUGE 🚨 Ministry of Home Affairs gives clearance to India’s first hydrogen-powered train 💙🔥 The train is set to run between Sonipat and Jind in Haryana. It produces only water vapor instead of CO₂ and pollutants 🎯 Hydrogen fuel cells will power the train instead of diesel or conventional electric traction. The train will operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph.

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The future of energy rolls firmly ahead on tracks of steel with the first indigenous hydrogen-powered train. Green hydrogen stands out as the most exciting chapter in India’s green transition journey, poised to revolutionise energy systems and propel India’s energy transition to new heights under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji. A 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell train powered by a 1200 kW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system will operate on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana. It emits only water vapour, making it a clean, green and sustainable alternative. Marking a significant step towards #AtmanirbharBharat, the project, which is designed and developed in India, is backed by indigenous hydrogen storage and refuelling infrastructure at Jind. With this milestone, India joins an elite group of nations, including Germany, Japan, China and the United States, exploring hydrogen fuel cell technology for sustainable rail operations. #HydrogenTrain #IndianRailways #GreenMobility #ViksitBharat PMO India Ashwini Vaishnaw Nayab Saini Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Ministry of Railways Make in India Invest India MyGovIndia #TransformingIndia Ministry of Information and Broadcasting PIB India

The future of energy rolls firmly ahead on tracks of steel with the first indigenous hydrogen-powered train. Green hydrogen stands out as the most exciting chapter in India’s green transition journey, poised to revolutionise energy systems and propel India’s energy transition to new heights under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji. A 10-coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell train powered by a 1200 kW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system will operate on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana. It emits only water vapour, making it a clean, green and sustainable alternative. Marking a significant step towards #AtmanirbharBharat, the project, which is designed and developed in India, is backed by indigenous hydrogen storage and refuelling infrastructure at Jind. With this milestone, India joins an elite group of nations, including Germany, Japan, China and the United States, exploring hydrogen fuel cell technology for sustainable rail operations. #HydrogenTrain #IndianRailways #GreenMobility #ViksitBharat PMO India Ashwini Vaishnaw Nayab Saini Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Ministry of Railways Make in India Invest India MyGovIndia #TransformingIndia Ministry of Information and Broadcasting PIB India

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A truly historic moment for India's green mobility future! 🚆🇮🇳 Today, PM Narendra Modi ji will flag off India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route. Powered by a 1200 kW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system and emitting only water vapour, this 10-coach engineering marvel marks a monumental stride towards #AatmanirbharBharat and a cleaner, greener future. Guided by PM Modi's vision of innovation-led, net-zero growth and backed by indigenous hydrogen storage and refuelling infrastructure at Jind, India proudly joins a select group of nations pioneering sustainable rail, setting new benchmarks in clean mobility.

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The future of Indian Railways has arrived. Flagged off by PM Narendra Modi today, India’s first Hydrogen-powered train is officially on track! Fully Made in India and ready to roll from Jind to Sonipat. #HydrogenTrain #PMModiInHaryana

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India's first hydrogen train, flagged off by PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji today, sets the nation on a new journey towards greener mobility. The new train, which will run between Jind and Sonipat railway stations in Haryana, is a testament to India's indigenous engineering prowess which sets a new benchmark for zero-carbon-emission transportation and elevates India into the elite league of nations that have mastered this technology.

India's first hydrogen train, flagged off by PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji today, sets the nation on a new journey towards greener mobility. The new train, which will run between Jind and Sonipat railway stations in Haryana, is a testament to India's indigenous engineering prowess which sets a new benchmark for zero-carbon-emission transportation and elevates India into the elite league of nations that have mastered this technology.

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🌍🔋Exciting times ahead for #EPP If you are wondering what the fuss is all about? Watch this video 😎 #EPP proudly owns 100% of the Marram Gas field, along with its license. 🛢️Marram is fully appraised gas low CO2 Emission field approximately 46bcf of gas ~ 460 million therms, worth over £500 million. 🔋 #EPP is in collaboration with multiple Tier 1 companies, which include FTSE 250 Wood group as well as: 💨One of the largest wind farms globally 🛢️ One of the world's largest integrated oil and gas companies for the provision of: 🛢️Gas storage capacity and long term gas 🔋Hydrogen supply 💷 Provision of project development financing. ⚙️A world-renowned engineering firm, 🔋The MESH project has an impressive capacity of around 500 million therms. ~ 15 TWh and increasing the UK's energy output by 50%. 💷 For context, Centrica’s Rough field generates approximately £312 million in annual revenue. 🔋The project also features a hydrogen capacity of 1.5 TWh, which, at the old price of £241 per megawatt-hour (MWh), 💷 Hydrogen could yield revenues of £361 million per year. 🛢️🛢️🛢️ #EPP aims to triple its assets, increasing gas storage to 150 bcf (45 TWh) and 🔋🔋🔋Triple Hydrogen capacity to 4.5 TWh, 💷 Potentially generating around £2 billion annually from gas and hydrogen combined. 🗺️ North West Set to be the first region to develop hydrogen market 📰 Preliminary data from the Energy System Operator’s Future Energy Scenarios (FES) indicates that by 2030, there may be a demand for approximately 0.3 to 0.6 bcm of hydrogen storage. 🔋MESH currently has the capability to store 1.5 TWh (equivalent to 0.15 bcm), about 25% to 50% of the total hydrogen storage needed in the UK. 🗞️ The newsflow leading up to Pre FEED going to show the market #EPP is gearing up to be a major player in the Gas & Hydrogen storage space 🤝Tier 1 Strategic partnership (Wood group already announced & 3 more to join). 💷 Offtakers for Gas storage 👀 💷 Offtakers Gas production 👀 💨 Renewable Energy/Wind farm agreements 👀 📄 Licence update 👀 🛢️Hydrogen Storage & Production updates 👀 📑 Pre FEED We are on for a treat .. £14m is simply too low

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Bharat Innovates 2026 showcases Green Aero Propulsion Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering deep-tech startup transforming the future of aerospace through sustainable propulsion technologies. Incubated at IIT Delhi, the company is developing next-generation hydrogen-powered and multi-fuel aero engines aimed at decarbonizing aviation and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. With a strong focus on indigenous innovation, Green Aero is building high efficiency propulsion systems for both civilian and defence applications, including drones, aircraft, and advanced mobility platforms. Green Aero Propulsion Pvt. Ltd is also part of an elite group of deep-tech startups selected for the prestigious Bharat Innovates 2026 program by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to be showcased from 14–16 June 2026 in Nice, France. With breakthrough milestones such as the successful test-firing of India’s hydrogen powered aero engine core, the startup is positioning itself at the forefront of clean aviation technology. By combining fuel flexibility, advanced turbine design, and waste-heat recovery systems, Green Aero is enabling more efficient and environmentally friendly flight solutions. As part of Bharat Innovates 2026, the startup represents India’s growing leadership in deep-tech and sustainable aerospace innovation driving a greener and self-reliant future. Narendra Modi PMO India Ministry of Education Dharmendra Pradhan Principal Scientific Adviser, Govt. of India Vineet Joshi Sanjay Kumar DSTIndia AICTE UGC Payscale PIBIndia DD News All India Radio News Office of Dr. S. Jaishankar Chaitanya K Prasad Ministry of External Affairs Bharat India in Portugal India in France Consulate General of India, Marseille India in Germany India in Ireland (Embassy of India, Dublin) India in the UK IIT Bombay SINE IITB Pan IIT Alumni India #BharatInnovates2026 #DeepTechIndia #CleanEnergy #SustainableAviation #madeinindia

Bharat Innovates 2026 showcases Green Aero Propulsion Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering deep-tech startup transforming the future of aerospace through sustainable propulsion technologies. Incubated at IIT Delhi, the company is developing next-generation hydrogen-powered and multi-fuel aero engines aimed at decarbonizing aviation and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. With a strong focus on indigenous innovation, Green Aero is building high efficiency propulsion systems for both civilian and defence applications, including drones, aircraft, and advanced mobility platforms. Green Aero Propulsion Pvt. Ltd is also part of an elite group of deep-tech startups selected for the prestigious Bharat Innovates 2026 program by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to be showcased from 14–16 June 2026 in Nice, France. With breakthrough milestones such as the successful test-firing of India’s hydrogen powered aero engine core, the startup is positioning itself at the forefront of clean aviation technology. By combining fuel flexibility, advanced turbine design, and waste-heat recovery systems, Green Aero is enabling more efficient and environmentally friendly flight solutions. As part of Bharat Innovates 2026, the startup represents India’s growing leadership in deep-tech and sustainable aerospace innovation driving a greener and self-reliant future. Narendra Modi PMO India Ministry of Education Dharmendra Pradhan Principal Scientific Adviser, Govt. of India Vineet Joshi Sanjay Kumar DSTIndia AICTE UGC Payscale PIBIndia DD News All India Radio News Office of Dr. S. Jaishankar Chaitanya K Prasad Ministry of External Affairs Bharat India in Portugal India in France Consulate General of India, Marseille India in Germany India in Ireland (Embassy of India, Dublin) India in the UK IIT Bombay SINE IITB Pan IIT Alumni India #BharatInnovates2026 #DeepTechIndia #CleanEnergy #SustainableAviation #madeinindia

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Beautiful, isn't it? I'd love to see ballistic missiles launched from Canada and Saudi Arabia's KSS-III submarines. 🇨🇦🇸🇦 Hanwha Ocean emphasized the KSS-III CPS's VLS, not only the patrol capabilities in interviews and on its website. Operational-Level hypersonic missiles would be ideal here rather than HM-IV-4. So, since the KSS-III CPS model is based on Batch-II, let's look at some of the technical features of Batch-II. Its AIP, PEMFC (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell) generates electricity by reacting oxygen stored in a liquid oxygen tank with hydrogen stored in a hydrogen storage alloy. This allows conventional submarines to remain submerged for extended periods without operating diesel generators. The KSS-III Batch-I boasts a large-capacity hydrogen fuel cell with a power output of 480 kW. The capacity and number of liquid oxygen tanks and hydrogen cylinders in the KSS-III Batch-II have increased by more than 16%. Furthermore, thanks to the 22.4MWh lithium-ion batteries in Batch-II, the submerged operation time has been increased by up to three times, and high-efficiency charge/discharge efficiency and charge life have significantly improved operability and maintainability. The number of acoustic channels in the flank and bow-mounted array sensors has increased by over 30%, and a conformal bow sonar has been implemented. Even Batch-I is high-performance, so Batch-II will be even better, right? KSS-III CPS will not be exactly the same as Batch-II, but it will be very similar. An interesting anecdote occurred at the last MADEX. The Saudi Arabian Chief of Naval Operations asked, "Is it possible to export KSS-III Batch-II to Saudi Arabia?" and Korea replied, "Of course." The Saudi side then asked again, "We tried to buy submarines from Germany but failed. I'll ask again. Is it possible to export?" and Korea responded, "Of course it is possible." Cooperation with Saudi Arabia is expected to accelerate further. After delivery of submarines, subsequent missile tech transfer could potentially circumvent the MTCR. Or, they can directly deliver the weapons they need. Hanwha is reportedly preparing several more missiles for the large KVLS-II. Batch-III is expected to feature a larger VLS to launch a massive size of ballistic missiles, a diesel reformer AIP, and a new 3D conformal sonar, etc. Please check the package deal proposed by Hanwha Ocean separately. Frankly, I don't know what Australia is doing right now. Will it follow the US or return to France?

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Mason ヨンハク

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🇨🇳 CHINA'S MAGLEV HITS 700 KM/H IN 2 SECONDS - PLANNING 1,000 KM/H - WHILE AMERICA ARGUES ABOUT FIXING POTHOLES China just tested a maglev platform that accelerates to 700 km/h (435 mph) in 2 seconds. Target speed: 1,000 km/h (621 mph). That's faster than commercial aircraft. On the ground. The acceleration alone is borderline violent - 0 to 435 mph in two seconds is 9.8g. Fighter jet territory. Passengers would need specialized seating just to survive the launch. But let's address reality: This is a test platform. Prototype speeds don't mean operational trains. China announces ambitious projects constantly. Some materialize (their existing 430 km/h maglev in Shanghai works). Others disappear quietly. The pattern though? They're attempting scale nobody else is. High-speed rail connecting every major city. Maglev research pushed to extremes. Infrastructure spending that makes Western investment look microscopic. Meanwhile in America: Amtrak averages 105 km/h between cities. California's high-speed rail project started in 2008, burned $10+ billion, and hasn't moved a passenger. The fastest train in the U.S. hits 240 km/h for exactly one 54-mile stretch. China's going for 1,000 km/h. Even if they only achieve 800 km/h operationally, that's still triple America's maximum. Here's why this matters beyond trains: Infrastructure capacity signals industrial capability. If China can build and operate 1,000 km/h trains, they can manufacture the precision components, power systems, and control mechanisms that transfer to aerospace, military, and manufacturing. The U.S. won the 20th century partly because it built the Interstate Highway System when others couldn't. China's betting the 21st century winner will be whoever builds impossible infrastructure first. They might fail. Engineering challenges at 1,000 km/h are extreme - air resistance, track precision, emergency braking, passenger safety. But they're trying while America argues whether to fix the L train in New York. Even Chinese failure puts them ahead. You learn more from attempting the impossible than from successfully maintaining mediocrity. Source: Xinhua, CGTN

🇨🇳 CHINA'S MAGLEV HITS 700 KM/H IN 2 SECONDS - PLANNING 1,000 KM/H - WHILE AMERICA ARGUES ABOUT FIXING POTHOLES China just tested a maglev platform that accelerates to 700 km/h (435 mph) in 2 seconds. Target speed: 1,000 km/h (621 mph). That's faster than commercial aircraft. On the ground. The acceleration alone is borderline violent - 0 to 435 mph in two seconds is 9.8g. Fighter jet territory. Passengers would need specialized seating just to survive the launch. But let's address reality: This is a test platform. Prototype speeds don't mean operational trains. China announces ambitious projects constantly. Some materialize (their existing 430 km/h maglev in Shanghai works). Others disappear quietly. The pattern though? They're attempting scale nobody else is. High-speed rail connecting every major city. Maglev research pushed to extremes. Infrastructure spending that makes Western investment look microscopic. Meanwhile in America: Amtrak averages 105 km/h between cities. California's high-speed rail project started in 2008, burned $10+ billion, and hasn't moved a passenger. The fastest train in the U.S. hits 240 km/h for exactly one 54-mile stretch. China's going for 1,000 km/h. Even if they only achieve 800 km/h operationally, that's still triple America's maximum. Here's why this matters beyond trains: Infrastructure capacity signals industrial capability. If China can build and operate 1,000 km/h trains, they can manufacture the precision components, power systems, and control mechanisms that transfer to aerospace, military, and manufacturing. The U.S. won the 20th century partly because it built the Interstate Highway System when others couldn't. China's betting the 21st century winner will be whoever builds impossible infrastructure first. They might fail. Engineering challenges at 1,000 km/h are extreme - air resistance, track precision, emergency braking, passenger safety. But they're trying while America argues whether to fix the L train in New York. Even Chinese failure puts them ahead. You learn more from attempting the impossible than from successfully maintaining mediocrity. Source: Xinhua, CGTN

Mario Nawfal

818,048 次观看 • 6 个月前

The success of India’s energy diplomacy under the leadership of PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji bears positive results even as the world is faced with serious geopolitical crises. Our energy imports continue uninterrupted even as supply chains choke. We are able to ensure easy availability of fuel for our citizens even as countries worldwide struggle to make energy ends meet. We are able to do this because India has diversified its import basket to 41 sources from the basket of 27 that existed in 2014. India not only secured its energy needs, but emerged stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future. While many countries struggled with shortages and soaring prices, India protected its citizens because we planned ahead, diversified supply chains, strengthened strategic reserves, expanded sourcing options, and took difficult decisions when required. PM Modi Ji’s vision has never been limited to managing crises. His vision is to use every crisis as an opportunity to build the future. India’s ethanol blending programme has grown from approximately 1.5% to the threshold of a 20% blending economy. Flex-fuel technology is creating new opportunities for consumers and farmers. E85-compatible vehicles will provide more fuel choices, lower operating costs, and reduce dependence on imported crude. At the same time, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the global clean-energy transition. Through the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the country is laying the foundation for a new energy ecosystem that can power industries, create jobs, attract investment, and strengthen energy independence.

The success of India’s energy diplomacy under the leadership of PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji bears positive results even as the world is faced with serious geopolitical crises. Our energy imports continue uninterrupted even as supply chains choke. We are able to ensure easy availability of fuel for our citizens even as countries worldwide struggle to make energy ends meet. We are able to do this because India has diversified its import basket to 41 sources from the basket of 27 that existed in 2014. India not only secured its energy needs, but emerged stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future. While many countries struggled with shortages and soaring prices, India protected its citizens because we planned ahead, diversified supply chains, strengthened strategic reserves, expanded sourcing options, and took difficult decisions when required. PM Modi Ji’s vision has never been limited to managing crises. His vision is to use every crisis as an opportunity to build the future. India’s ethanol blending programme has grown from approximately 1.5% to the threshold of a 20% blending economy. Flex-fuel technology is creating new opportunities for consumers and farmers. E85-compatible vehicles will provide more fuel choices, lower operating costs, and reduce dependence on imported crude. At the same time, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the global clean-energy transition. Through the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the country is laying the foundation for a new energy ecosystem that can power industries, create jobs, attract investment, and strengthen energy independence.

Hardeep Singh Puri

17,230 次观看 • 1 个月前

Transforming Mumbai’s Commute...🚇 Mumbai Metro Route 3, Phase 2-A : A new era of Seamless, World-Class Connectivity! Flagged off 'Phase 2A of Mumbai Metro 3 from BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk (9.77 km)' today at BKC, Mumbai today. Under Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji's leadership, the metro network across India—particularly in Maharashtra—is expanding rapidly. Metro Line 3, the country’s longest underground line, stands as an 'Engineering Marvel'. Launched in 2017, the project is nearing completion at remarkable speed. The final phase, from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, is expected to open to the public this August, with an inauguration by the Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji. The newly inaugurated route includes 26 stations, each with multiple entry points. Notably, Metro Line 3 will link directly to the airport, allowing passengers to travel seamlessly by metro. Construction on other lines is progressing rapidly, with 50 km of new routes set to be added this year and next. Soon, commuters across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will be able to travel by metro, monorail, local train, and bus using a single integrated ticket. Mumbai Metro Route 3, Phase 2-A Highlights: ✅ Total stations: 6 (All underground) ✅ Route length: 9.77 km ✅ Headway: Every 6 minutes 20 seconds ✅Fares: ₹10 – ₹40 ✅Trains in service: 8 Top Features of the New Metro Line: ✅Fully air-conditioned trains and stations ✅Reserved coaches for women passengers ✅Advanced baggage scanning and passenger screening ✅Well-lit, secure stations and platforms ✅24x7 surveillance with CCTV and security staff ✅Seamless mobile connectivity across trains and stations ✅Accessible restrooms with baby diaper-changing facilities ✅Multilingual passenger guidance system ✅LCD screens for infotainment and ads ✅Dynamic digital route maps ✅Full wheelchair access for PwDs ✅Fire and smoke suppression systems in every coach ✅Emergency communication systems between passengers and control room Connectivity : ✅Seamless connectivity to major business hubs like BKC and Worli ✅Future integration of BKC station with Metro Line 2B and Bullet Train ✅Easy access to religious places like Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahim Dargah & Church ✅Direct metro access to popular entertainment hubs including Shivaji Park, Yashwant Natya Mandir, Ravindra Natya Mandir, and Plaza Cinema Mumbai’s other metro lines have been well received by the public. This project marks another key step in making the city’s transport faster, smarter, and more inclusive. Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे Ashwini Bhide MumbaiMetro3 Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd #Maharashtra #Mumbai #MumbaiMetro3

Transforming Mumbai’s Commute...🚇 Mumbai Metro Route 3, Phase 2-A : A new era of Seamless, World-Class Connectivity! Flagged off 'Phase 2A of Mumbai Metro 3 from BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk (9.77 km)' today at BKC, Mumbai today. Under Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji's leadership, the metro network across India—particularly in Maharashtra—is expanding rapidly. Metro Line 3, the country’s longest underground line, stands as an 'Engineering Marvel'. Launched in 2017, the project is nearing completion at remarkable speed. The final phase, from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade, is expected to open to the public this August, with an inauguration by the Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji. The newly inaugurated route includes 26 stations, each with multiple entry points. Notably, Metro Line 3 will link directly to the airport, allowing passengers to travel seamlessly by metro. Construction on other lines is progressing rapidly, with 50 km of new routes set to be added this year and next. Soon, commuters across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will be able to travel by metro, monorail, local train, and bus using a single integrated ticket. Mumbai Metro Route 3, Phase 2-A Highlights: ✅ Total stations: 6 (All underground) ✅ Route length: 9.77 km ✅ Headway: Every 6 minutes 20 seconds ✅Fares: ₹10 – ₹40 ✅Trains in service: 8 Top Features of the New Metro Line: ✅Fully air-conditioned trains and stations ✅Reserved coaches for women passengers ✅Advanced baggage scanning and passenger screening ✅Well-lit, secure stations and platforms ✅24x7 surveillance with CCTV and security staff ✅Seamless mobile connectivity across trains and stations ✅Accessible restrooms with baby diaper-changing facilities ✅Multilingual passenger guidance system ✅LCD screens for infotainment and ads ✅Dynamic digital route maps ✅Full wheelchair access for PwDs ✅Fire and smoke suppression systems in every coach ✅Emergency communication systems between passengers and control room Connectivity : ✅Seamless connectivity to major business hubs like BKC and Worli ✅Future integration of BKC station with Metro Line 2B and Bullet Train ✅Easy access to religious places like Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahim Dargah & Church ✅Direct metro access to popular entertainment hubs including Shivaji Park, Yashwant Natya Mandir, Ravindra Natya Mandir, and Plaza Cinema Mumbai’s other metro lines have been well received by the public. This project marks another key step in making the city’s transport faster, smarter, and more inclusive. Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे Ashwini Bhide MumbaiMetro3 Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd #Maharashtra #Mumbai #MumbaiMetro3

Devendra Fadnavis

33,579 次观看 • 1 年前

Researchers at Tokamak Energy have captured for the first time a real-time, high-speed video of plasma behaviour inside their ST40 spherical tokamak, tracking visible green and red light emissions as the fusion process occurs. This visual insight comes via a camera operating at thousands of frames per second, offering unprecedented detail of how the plasma evolves, interacts with the surrounding lithium blanket and outer regions, and ultimately radiates energy. The imaging enables scientists to observe how the ultra-hot core transitions outward into cooler zones, how magnetic confinement shapes the plasma behaviour, and how impurities or outer-region interactions influence the process. By giving a ‘star-in-a-donut’ view of fusion in action, this breakthrough adds a new diagnostic tool to the development of fusion energy, helping engineers refine the magnetic confinement, optimise plasma stability and better understand the heat and light flows at play. It was slowed down by 100x. All this was for 0.3s A tokamak is one of the most advanced devices ever created to achieve controlled nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the Sun. Its goal is simple in principle but incredibly challenging in practice: heat a gas until it becomes plasma, raise that plasma to over 100 million degrees, and confine it long enough for hydrogen nuclei to fuse and release energy. Because no material container can survive such temperatures, a tokamak uses powerful magnetic fields to hold and shape the plasma like an invisible cage. The device has a distinctive doughnut-shaped (toroidal) chamber surrounded by magnetic coils. When the machine is switched on, electric currents and external magnets work together to create helical magnetic fields that trap the plasma and keep it away from the walls. As the plasma spirals around these magnetic lines, it heats up dramatically. Additional heating comes from methods like radio-frequency waves and neutral-beam injection, pushing the plasma toward the extreme temperatures needed for fusion. Inside this tightly controlled environment, hydrogen isotopes such as deuterium and tritium can collide and fuse, releasing fast neutrons and a burst of energy. The goal of tokamak research is to reach a point where the fusion reactions produce more energy than the system consumes, a milestone known as “net energy gain.” Modern machines like ITER, JET, and Tokamak Energy’s ST40 are bringing this vision closer, using advanced diagnostics, superconducting magnets, and increasingly stable plasma control. 👉

Researchers at Tokamak Energy have captured for the first time a real-time, high-speed video of plasma behaviour inside their ST40 spherical tokamak, tracking visible green and red light emissions as the fusion process occurs. This visual insight comes via a camera operating at thousands of frames per second, offering unprecedented detail of how the plasma evolves, interacts with the surrounding lithium blanket and outer regions, and ultimately radiates energy. The imaging enables scientists to observe how the ultra-hot core transitions outward into cooler zones, how magnetic confinement shapes the plasma behaviour, and how impurities or outer-region interactions influence the process. By giving a ‘star-in-a-donut’ view of fusion in action, this breakthrough adds a new diagnostic tool to the development of fusion energy, helping engineers refine the magnetic confinement, optimise plasma stability and better understand the heat and light flows at play. It was slowed down by 100x. All this was for 0.3s A tokamak is one of the most advanced devices ever created to achieve controlled nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the Sun. Its goal is simple in principle but incredibly challenging in practice: heat a gas until it becomes plasma, raise that plasma to over 100 million degrees, and confine it long enough for hydrogen nuclei to fuse and release energy. Because no material container can survive such temperatures, a tokamak uses powerful magnetic fields to hold and shape the plasma like an invisible cage. The device has a distinctive doughnut-shaped (toroidal) chamber surrounded by magnetic coils. When the machine is switched on, electric currents and external magnets work together to create helical magnetic fields that trap the plasma and keep it away from the walls. As the plasma spirals around these magnetic lines, it heats up dramatically. Additional heating comes from methods like radio-frequency waves and neutral-beam injection, pushing the plasma toward the extreme temperatures needed for fusion. Inside this tightly controlled environment, hydrogen isotopes such as deuterium and tritium can collide and fuse, releasing fast neutrons and a burst of energy. The goal of tokamak research is to reach a point where the fusion reactions produce more energy than the system consumes, a milestone known as “net energy gain.” Modern machines like ITER, JET, and Tokamak Energy’s ST40 are bringing this vision closer, using advanced diagnostics, superconducting magnets, and increasingly stable plasma control. 👉

Erika 

162,313 次观看 • 8 个月前

89 years ago today, the largest aircraft ever built fell out of the sky in 32 seconds. May 6, 1937. Lakehurst, New Jersey. The Hindenburg disaster. The LZ 129 Hindenburg was the pride of Nazi Germany. 804 feet long. Almost the length of the Titanic. Three times longer than a Boeing 747. The largest rigid airship ever constructed, and the fastest way to cross the Atlantic in its day. Passengers traveled in luxury that has never been matched in aviation since. An elegant dining room. A bar. A smoking lounge pressurized to keep flammable gases out. An aluminum piano. 25 cabins. Tail fins emblazoned with swastikas. There was just one problem. The Hindenburg was designed to fly on helium. But the United States had banned helium exports to Nazi Germany. So the Germans filled it with 7 million cubic feet of hydrogen instead. The most flammable gas in existence. The ship left Frankfurt on May 3, 1937 carrying 36 passengers and 61 crew. Strong Atlantic headwinds delayed her arrival. Captain Max Pruss radioed Lakehurst that he would land at 6 PM instead of 6 AM. At 7:25 PM the airship approached its mooring mast. Spectators gathered. Newsreel cameras rolled. Chicago radio reporter Herb Morrison stood on the field describing the landing for what was supposed to be a routine broadcast celebrating the first anniversary of transatlantic passenger service. Then, without warning, an explosion consumed the tail. The nose reared skyward. Flames raced through the body. The aluminum skeleton glowed through the burning skin. The entire 804 foot ship fell 200 feet and was incinerated in 32 seconds. Herb Morrison’s voice cracked into history: “It’s burst into flames! Get out of the way, please! It is burning, bursting into flames, and is falling on the mooring mast and all the folks. This is one of the worst catastrophes in the world. Oh, the humanity!” 35 people on the airship died. One ground crewman died. 62 somehow survived. The cause has never been definitively proven. The leading theory is that a hydrogen leak met a static electricity spark from the wet mooring lines during the tight turn into landing. Hugo Eckener, the great airship commander, suspected structural stress on the aft frame may have torn a gas cell. Sabotage rumors persisted for decades. None were ever confirmed. But the cause did not matter. The footage mattered. For the first time in history, audiences in cinemas worldwide watched a disaster unfold on film. The age of mass media met the age of the airship and consumed it whole. For 30 years, commercial zeppelins had carried tens of thousands of passengers more than a million miles across more than 2,000 flights without a single passenger injury. That record vanished in half a minute. The Graf Zeppelin was retired two months later. Hydrogen passenger flights were banned. Both surviving zeppelins were dismantled in 1940, and their massive hangars blown up with dynamite on May 6 of that year. Three years to the day. The airplane inherited the sky. The mooring site at Lakehurst is still there. A bronze plaque marks where the gondola fell. Hangar No. 1, where she was supposed to rest that night, still stands as a National Historic Landmark. Werner Doehner, the last living survivor, died in 2019. He was 8 years old when his mother threw him out a window of the burning ship. The age of the giants ended on May 6, 1937. We have never built anything like the Hindenburg again.

89 years ago today, the largest aircraft ever built fell out of the sky in 32 seconds. May 6, 1937. Lakehurst, New Jersey. The Hindenburg disaster. The LZ 129 Hindenburg was the pride of Nazi Germany. 804 feet long. Almost the length of the Titanic. Three times longer than a Boeing 747. The largest rigid airship ever constructed, and the fastest way to cross the Atlantic in its day. Passengers traveled in luxury that has never been matched in aviation since. An elegant dining room. A bar. A smoking lounge pressurized to keep flammable gases out. An aluminum piano. 25 cabins. Tail fins emblazoned with swastikas. There was just one problem. The Hindenburg was designed to fly on helium. But the United States had banned helium exports to Nazi Germany. So the Germans filled it with 7 million cubic feet of hydrogen instead. The most flammable gas in existence. The ship left Frankfurt on May 3, 1937 carrying 36 passengers and 61 crew. Strong Atlantic headwinds delayed her arrival. Captain Max Pruss radioed Lakehurst that he would land at 6 PM instead of 6 AM. At 7:25 PM the airship approached its mooring mast. Spectators gathered. Newsreel cameras rolled. Chicago radio reporter Herb Morrison stood on the field describing the landing for what was supposed to be a routine broadcast celebrating the first anniversary of transatlantic passenger service. Then, without warning, an explosion consumed the tail. The nose reared skyward. Flames raced through the body. The aluminum skeleton glowed through the burning skin. The entire 804 foot ship fell 200 feet and was incinerated in 32 seconds. Herb Morrison’s voice cracked into history: “It’s burst into flames! Get out of the way, please! It is burning, bursting into flames, and is falling on the mooring mast and all the folks. This is one of the worst catastrophes in the world. Oh, the humanity!” 35 people on the airship died. One ground crewman died. 62 somehow survived. The cause has never been definitively proven. The leading theory is that a hydrogen leak met a static electricity spark from the wet mooring lines during the tight turn into landing. Hugo Eckener, the great airship commander, suspected structural stress on the aft frame may have torn a gas cell. Sabotage rumors persisted for decades. None were ever confirmed. But the cause did not matter. The footage mattered. For the first time in history, audiences in cinemas worldwide watched a disaster unfold on film. The age of mass media met the age of the airship and consumed it whole. For 30 years, commercial zeppelins had carried tens of thousands of passengers more than a million miles across more than 2,000 flights without a single passenger injury. That record vanished in half a minute. The Graf Zeppelin was retired two months later. Hydrogen passenger flights were banned. Both surviving zeppelins were dismantled in 1940, and their massive hangars blown up with dynamite on May 6 of that year. Three years to the day. The airplane inherited the sky. The mooring site at Lakehurst is still there. A bronze plaque marks where the gondola fell. Hangar No. 1, where she was supposed to rest that night, still stands as a National Historic Landmark. Werner Doehner, the last living survivor, died in 2019. He was 8 years old when his mother threw him out a window of the burning ship. The age of the giants ended on May 6, 1937. We have never built anything like the Hindenburg again.

Echoes of War

136,197 次观看 • 2 个月前

Why Does Indonesia Have a 350 km/h Fast Train While Australia Still Struggles With Average-Speed Rail? By Jamie McIntyre, Political Commentator, Australian National Review One of the biggest surprises of my recent visit to Indonesia wasn’t the new capital city of Nusantara or Jakarta’s relentless pace. It was boarding the Whoosh high-speed train between Jakarta and Bandung. The experience was extraordinary. In just around 30 minutes, we travelled between two major cities at speeds reaching approximately 350 km/h. The journey was smooth, quiet and every bit as impressive as the high-speed rail systems I’ve experienced elsewhere in Asia. What struck me wasn’t simply Indonesia’s achievement. It was Australia’s failure. Indonesia is still commonly described as a developing nation, yet it has managed to build one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced transport systems while Australia, one of the wealthiest countries in the world on a per capita basis, still cannot deliver even ordinary passenger rail between many of its major population centres. Perhaps before politicians start talking about futuristic high-speed rail, Australia should first learn how to build an average-speed train. Take the Brisbane to Gold Coast corridor. The two cities are only around 70 kilometres apart. An ordinary modern passenger train travelling at about 120 km/h could complete much of that journey in around 30 to 40 minutes, transforming daily commuting for hundreds of thousands of people. Instead, commuters often spend 70 to 90 minutes on today’s rail services, and considerably longer if travelling by car during peak-hour gridlock. That isn’t simply inconvenient. It is an enormous drag on productivity, quality of life and economic growth. Every extra hour spent sitting in traffic is an hour not spent with family, running a business or contributing to the economy. Meanwhile, Indonesia has leapfrogged into the future. The country’s Whoosh high-speed railway demonstrates what can be achieved when governments decide that modern infrastructure is an investment rather than merely another political announcement. Australia has spent decades discussing high-speed rail. We’ve commissioned study after study, produced glossy reports and made election promises. Yet little changes. Australians deserve to ask an uncomfortable question. How can Indonesia build a 350 km/h railway while Australia still struggles to provide reliable, average-speed rail between nearby cities? Infrastructure should not be viewed through a political lens. It should be viewed through an economic one. -Faster transport means higher productivity. -It expands labour markets. -It reduces congestion. -It increases property values around transport hubs. -It attracts investment. -It improves tourism. Most importantly, it gives people back something increasingly valuable: time. Australia has the engineering expertise. It has the financial capacity. What appears to be missing is the political will. Watching Indonesia’s sleek high-speed train glide effortlessly across Java was inspiring. It also served as a reminder that Australia’s infrastructure ambitions have become far too modest. Perhaps it’s time to stop debating whether Australia can build world-class rail and instead start asking why nations with fewer resources are already doing it. Until then, Australians will continue watching other countries race ahead while we remain stuck in traffic.

Why Does Indonesia Have a 350 km/h Fast Train While Australia Still Struggles With Average-Speed Rail? By Jamie McIntyre, Political Commentator, Australian National Review One of the biggest surprises of my recent visit to Indonesia wasn’t the new capital city of Nusantara or Jakarta’s relentless pace. It was boarding the Whoosh high-speed train between Jakarta and Bandung. The experience was extraordinary. In just around 30 minutes, we travelled between two major cities at speeds reaching approximately 350 km/h. The journey was smooth, quiet and every bit as impressive as the high-speed rail systems I’ve experienced elsewhere in Asia. What struck me wasn’t simply Indonesia’s achievement. It was Australia’s failure. Indonesia is still commonly described as a developing nation, yet it has managed to build one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced transport systems while Australia, one of the wealthiest countries in the world on a per capita basis, still cannot deliver even ordinary passenger rail between many of its major population centres. Perhaps before politicians start talking about futuristic high-speed rail, Australia should first learn how to build an average-speed train. Take the Brisbane to Gold Coast corridor. The two cities are only around 70 kilometres apart. An ordinary modern passenger train travelling at about 120 km/h could complete much of that journey in around 30 to 40 minutes, transforming daily commuting for hundreds of thousands of people. Instead, commuters often spend 70 to 90 minutes on today’s rail services, and considerably longer if travelling by car during peak-hour gridlock. That isn’t simply inconvenient. It is an enormous drag on productivity, quality of life and economic growth. Every extra hour spent sitting in traffic is an hour not spent with family, running a business or contributing to the economy. Meanwhile, Indonesia has leapfrogged into the future. The country’s Whoosh high-speed railway demonstrates what can be achieved when governments decide that modern infrastructure is an investment rather than merely another political announcement. Australia has spent decades discussing high-speed rail. We’ve commissioned study after study, produced glossy reports and made election promises. Yet little changes. Australians deserve to ask an uncomfortable question. How can Indonesia build a 350 km/h railway while Australia still struggles to provide reliable, average-speed rail between nearby cities? Infrastructure should not be viewed through a political lens. It should be viewed through an economic one. -Faster transport means higher productivity. -It expands labour markets. -It reduces congestion. -It increases property values around transport hubs. -It attracts investment. -It improves tourism. Most importantly, it gives people back something increasingly valuable: time. Australia has the engineering expertise. It has the financial capacity. What appears to be missing is the political will. Watching Indonesia’s sleek high-speed train glide effortlessly across Java was inspiring. It also served as a reminder that Australia’s infrastructure ambitions have become far too modest. Perhaps it’s time to stop debating whether Australia can build world-class rail and instead start asking why nations with fewer resources are already doing it. Until then, Australians will continue watching other countries race ahead while we remain stuck in traffic.

jamiemcintyre

10,805 次观看 • 22 天前