December 11, 2025 3:35 PM
Indian Railways scales up renewable energy use for traction, nears full electrification of broad gauge network
Indian Railways has significantly expanded its renewable energy footprint, commissioning 812 MW of solar power and 93 MW of wind power for traction use as part of its push toward becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. The latest progress was shared in a written reply to the Lok Sabha by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday. According to the Ministry, the Railways has also tied up 1,600 MW of round-the-clock hybrid renewable energy. Of this, 100 MW from the Solar Energy Corporatio...