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Detailed explanation-1: -Railway’s 1st of its kind initiative ‘Solar energy directly feeding 25 kV AC traction system-Bina Solar Plant’ project has won award in category of Best Use of Zero-Carbon Technology at the UIC International Sustainable Railway awards held on 1st June 2022 in Berlin.
Detailed explanation-2: -Recently, Indian Railways have been awarded by the UIC International Sustainable Railway Awards (ISRA) in the category of “Best use of Zero-Carbon Technology” for feeding Solar Energy directly to 25 KV AC Traction System.
Detailed explanation-3: -Published: Friday 18 November 2022 The Railways plans to achieve this ambitious target in two steps: A complete transition to electric trains by December 2023 and powering the trains and stations primarily through non-renewable sources by 2030.
Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Railways is setting up Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) across the country. The first phase of the project alone is estimated to reduce emissions by about 457 million ton CO2 over a 30 year period. Increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix.
Detailed explanation-5: -1982 and on: University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)