Rlys seeks nuclear energy allocation for trains from NPCIL, Power Ministry

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"IR has been exploring the option of sourcing power from existing as well as upcoming nuclear power plants to meet part of its traction power requirement, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply in the Upper House on February 7.

The Railways has approached the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) and the Ministry of Power for the allocation of nuclear energy to meet its increasing power requirement, the Rajya Sabha was recently informed.

"The power requirement of the Indian Railways (IR) is increasing consistently year on year.

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Topics: Ashwini Vaishnaw Indian Railways Railway electrification Railway sector Nuclear energy in railways Carbon emissions Power allocation Fossil fuels Nuclear power plants Energy requirement Power ministry Clean energy Trinamool Congress Train operations Railway sustainability Environmental impact Nuclear energy Renewable energy Traction power NPCIL Power supply

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Published On: 2025-02-10 @ 19:14:10 (1 days ago)

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