Kota Gets India's First Automatic Loco Washing Plant: 10-Minute Clean, Eco-Friendly

• India's first automatic loco washing plant installed at TKD Electric Loco Shed in Kota Division, West Central Railway.
• The plant can wash one locomotive in a maximum of 10 minutes, a significant improvement from hours of manual cleaning.
• Costing approximately 1.74 crore rupees, it can clean at least 25 locomotives daily, saving time and ensuring international maintenance standards.
• Emphasizes water conservation: 75-80% of used water is recycled, with a 20,000-liter underground storage tank.
• Equipped with modern facilities like detergent, brushing, and wash-off units, and tanks for water purification and wastewater treatment, promoting a 'Green Initiative'.