Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business Godrej Tooling has partnered with JCW Japan, a renowned Japanese manufacturer of vehicle cleaning machines, to develop an automated and sustainable washing system for the Indian Railways and Metro.
As per a press release issued by the company, this alliance promises to introduce cutting-edge global technology to India and contribute to the indigenisation of various automated washing systems.
Pankaj Abhyankar, Senior Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Tooling, said, “This partnership with JCW Japan is a key factor in improving the speed & quality of maintenance and servicing of railway and metro coaches thus leading to enhanced safety. As the train passes through the Automatic Train Wash Plant, it undergoes a series of pre-programmed functions, including soaking, rinsing, foaming, washing, and drying cycles that vary according to the coach variant.”
With around 50 new metro maintenance depots expected in the next three years, the demand for washing systems will increase in the Indian market. According to the companies, the estimated opportunity from Railways and Metro Rail corporations in automated washing systems is around INR 200 crore over the next five years.
“Depending on the train's length, the entire cleaning process takes only five to ten minutes. The automated washing systems will have higher water recycling percentages and lesser energy consumption, contributing to sustainability,” added Abhyankar.