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Indian Railways Plans Clean Energy Shift for Net Zero by 2030
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Indian Railways Plans Clean Energy Shift for Net Zero by 2030

Indian Railways is set to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 by integrating nuclear, solar, hydropower, and wind energy into its power supply. To meet its 10-gigawatt (GW) traction requirement, the planned energy mix includes 3 GW from renewable sources like solar and hydropower, 3 GW from nuclear and thermal power, and 4 GW from power distribution companies (DISCOMs). 

The transporter aims to complete the electrification of its broad gauge network by the end of this financial year, with 95% of trains expected to run on electricity by 2025-26 — up from 90% currently. This shift will cut direct carbon emissions to 1.37 million tonnes annually by 2025-26, with afforestation efforts planned to offset emissions. 
The move to electric traction will also significantly reduce diesel use, with spending projected to fall to Rs 95.28 billion in 2025-26, the lowest in over a decade. Diesel-powered trains now make up only 10% of operations, down from 37% three years ago. 

Indian Railways is also pushing sustainability through energy-efficient practices at production units and upgrading stations to green standards. Plans are underway to add 500 megawatts of round-the-clock renewable energy to support its power needs, aligning with India’s broader efforts to cut fossil fuel reliance. 

(APACNewsNetwork)  

Indian Railways is set to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 by integrating nuclear, solar, hydropower, and wind energy into its power supply. To meet its 10-gigawatt (GW) traction requirement, the planned energy mix includes 3 GW from renewable sources like solar and hydropower, 3 GW from nuclear and thermal power, and 4 GW from power distribution companies (DISCOMs). The transporter aims to complete the electrification of its broad gauge network by the end of this financial year, with 95% of trains expected to run on electricity by 2025-26 — up from 90% currently. This shift will cut direct carbon emissions to 1.37 million tonnes annually by 2025-26, with afforestation efforts planned to offset emissions. The move to electric traction will also significantly reduce diesel use, with spending projected to fall to Rs 95.28 billion in 2025-26, the lowest in over a decade. Diesel-powered trains now make up only 10% of operations, down from 37% three years ago. Indian Railways is also pushing sustainability through energy-efficient practices at production units and upgrading stations to green standards. Plans are underway to add 500 megawatts of round-the-clock renewable energy to support its power needs, aligning with India’s broader efforts to cut fossil fuel reliance. (APACNewsNetwork)  

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