Solar train inaugurated in Kerala

A first-of-its-kind solar energy-driven miniature train has been inaugurated at the Veli tourist village in Kerala. The train is part of a string of projects worth Rs 600 million taken up to elevate facilities to international standards. The miniature rail has all the features of a fully equipped rail system, including a tunnel, a station and a ticket office. The train has three bogies that can accommodate around 45 people at a time.