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NAGPUR: State power utility Mahagenco has come up with an inovative project to carry coal from Western Coalfield Limited’s (WCL) coal mines to its thermal power stations using a piped conveyor corridor. Earlier, power stations used to get coal crushed at handling plants on their premises. It will help prevent rise in power tariff,” he said.Also, the power stations will get crushed coal through the new system. It will be expanded once pilot is successful,” he said.Bawankule added 6,500 MW power will be generated at power stations where coal will be supplied through piped conveyor. “Coal comes from the mines to thermal power stations on trucks and railway rakes..