Railways 100 percent  electrification drive: To become world's largest green network
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Railways 100 percent electrification drive: To become world's largest green network

Railways will achieve 100 per cent electrification of its broad gauge network in the next few months, much before the end of this fiscal. The interim budget has allocated Rs.65 billion for further electrification projects.With 100 percent electrification, Indian Railways will become the la...

Railways will achieve 100 per cent electrification of its broad gauge network in the next few months, much before the end of this fiscal. The interim budget has allocated Rs.65 billion for further electrification projects.With 100 percent electrification, Indian Railways will become the largest green railways of the world. With a dedicated fund of Rs.65 billion in FY25 for further electrification projects, India is committed to achieving complete electrification.The Railways spent over Rs.464 billion on electrification since 2014 but it will take some time for diesel locomotives to be replaced by electric engines. As of December 2023, Railways have 10,238 electric and 4,543 diesel locomotives. India is far ahead of the EU, UK and the US on rail electrification.As per Indian railways data, Indian Railways are 95 percent electrified as compared to 56 per cent in the EU, 38 per cent in the UK and just one per cent in the US. Switzerland, however, is 99 percent electrified.

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J&K CM Rules Out Power Privatisation, Focuses on Sector Reform

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Mumbai’s Sassoon Dock to Get Tech-Driven Modernisation with Finland

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Agarwal Industrial Wins Rs 3.3 Billion IOCL Bitumen Tender

Agarwal Industrial Corporation rose 3.84 per cent to Rs 945.65 after announcing it had secured a prestigious tender from Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) worth Rs 3.3 billion.In a regulatory filing during market hours, the company confirmed it had won the tender to supply Bulk Bitumen (VG-30 and VG-40 grades) to IOCL’s Kakinada locations.The firm quantity under the award totals around 60,500 tonnes across 11 parcels, while the optional quantity is approximately 33,000 tonnes across six parcels. This brings the total awarded quantity to roughly 93,500 tonnes. At current market prices, the firm o..

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