Railways plans to go nuclear as part of its green drive
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Railways plans to go nuclear as part of its green drive

Indian Railways is exploring the use of nuclear power through captive units as it seeks to increase reliance on non-fossil fuel sources and renewable ones. The Railways plans to become a net zero carbon emitter by 2030 and expects to need 30,000 MW of renewable capacity by 2029-30 to achieve this. A...

Indian Railways is exploring the use of nuclear power through captive units as it seeks to increase reliance on non-fossil fuel sources and renewable ones. The Railways plans to become a net zero carbon emitter by 2030 and expects to need 30,000 MW of renewable capacity by 2029-30 to achieve this. Apart from nuclear, the Railways is in the process of commissioning solar power units and wind-based power plants. Hydel power would also be tapped. Discussions will be taken up with Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) shortly and for the use of renewables, the Railways is exploring partnerships with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), NTPC and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), among others.

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