Indian Railways Races Towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions
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Indian Railways Races Towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions

Indian Railways is on track to become a net zero carbon emitter, cutting emissions through electrification, renewable energy, and sustainable transport solutions. Key strategies include:

Electrification: 98% of the Broad Gauge network is now electrified, with a record 45,922 route kilometres completed between 2014-25, nearly doubling the progress of the past 60 years (21,801 km). Renewable Energy Push: Adoption of solar, wind, and hybrid power to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. 756 MW of renewable power has been commissioned so far: 553 MW Solar (Rooftop + Land) 103 MW Wind Energy 100 MW Hybrid (Solar + Wind) for Round-The-Clock (RTC) power

Hydrogen-Powered Trains: Indian Railways is actively exploring hydrogen fuel technology to power train sets, reducing carbon footprints further.

Challenges & Solutions Project Delays: Factors like forest clearances, shifting utilities, law & order issues, and climatic conditions impact project timelines. The government is working on fast-tracking approvals and streamlining execution.

With its aggressive electrification drive and renewable energy expansion, Indian Railways is steadily advancing towards its Net Zero Carbon Emission target while ensuring a sustainable, efficient, and greener future for railway transport.

Indian Railways is on track to become a net zero carbon emitter, cutting emissions through electrification, renewable energy, and sustainable transport solutions. Key strategies include: Electrification: 98% of the Broad Gauge network is now electrified, with a record 45,922 route kilometres completed between 2014-25, nearly doubling the progress of the past 60 years (21,801 km). Renewable Energy Push: Adoption of solar, wind, and hybrid power to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. 756 MW of renewable power has been commissioned so far: 553 MW Solar (Rooftop + Land) 103 MW Wind Energy 100 MW Hybrid (Solar + Wind) for Round-The-Clock (RTC) power Hydrogen-Powered Trains: Indian Railways is actively exploring hydrogen fuel technology to power train sets, reducing carbon footprints further. Challenges & Solutions Project Delays: Factors like forest clearances, shifting utilities, law & order issues, and climatic conditions impact project timelines. The government is working on fast-tracking approvals and streamlining execution. With its aggressive electrification drive and renewable energy expansion, Indian Railways is steadily advancing towards its Net Zero Carbon Emission target while ensuring a sustainable, efficient, and greener future for railway transport.

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