Go Green Initiatives in Indian Railways

Railways form the backbone of the Indian Transportation System. The Railways has undertaken following measures under its Go Green initiatives: Ministry of Railways has planned to set up 1000 Mega Watt (MW) solar power by 2020-21. This would help Railways to source about 10% of its electrical energy from renewable source. Wind energy plants of ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019

Topics: Bio-diesel • CNG substitution • DEMU • Go Green • Indian Railways • LED lighting • Solar power • Wind Energy

South Western Railways Zone introduces Biodiesel for trains

The South Western Railways (SWR) Zone with headquarters in Hubli, Karnataka has introduced biodiesel for trains, operating under its zone. In this regard, SWR’s first train Hubballi-Bengaluru Janshatabdi Express powered by five per cent biodiesel blended with High Speed Diesel was flagged off from Hubli. The main aim of the initiative is to reduce greenhouse ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Topics: Bio-diesel • Current Affairs 2016 • Environment • Green Fuels • Indian Railways • Karnataka