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Northern Railway Triples Solar Capacity, Aims for Net Zero Carbon Emissions
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 23 Jun 2026, 05:01 AM
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Northern Railway has significantly expanded its solar power generation capacity over the past year as part of its commitment to achieve 'Net Zero Carbon Emission' by 2030.
Northern Railway has witnessed a threefold increase in its solar power generation capacity within the last year. This expansion is a key component of Indian Railways' broader objective to attain 'Net Zero Carbon Emission' by the year 2030.
The strategy involves the installation of solar power plants across various railway properties. These include rooftops of railway stations, vacant land holdings, and along the sides of railway tracks. This initiative aims to harness renewable energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint of rail operations.
The enhanced solar capacity is expected to benefit passengers and contribute to environmental sustainability. By transitioning towards cleaner energy, Northern Railway is aligning with national and global efforts to combat climate change.
The strategy involves the installation of solar power plants across various railway properties. These include rooftops of railway stations, vacant land holdings, and along the sides of railway tracks. This initiative aims to harness renewable energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint of rail operations.
The enhanced solar capacity is expected to benefit passengers and contribute to environmental sustainability. By transitioning towards cleaner energy, Northern Railway is aligning with national and global efforts to combat climate change.