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www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2022-03-11
Solar plants commissioned at Titwala, Kasara & Igatpuri Railway Stations To contribute in Indian Railways' bid to make itself carbon-free by 2030, the Central Railway Mumbai Division has taken a number of initiatives for using renewable energy to safeguard the environment and also to save several lakhs of rupees. Titwala, Kasara & Igatpuri Railway Stations & its adjoining railway premises will now run on clean & green energy. This will be a feather in the cap to the already existing green energy efforts at various locations on Mumbai Division. Titwala, Kasara & Igatpuri Railway Stations are harnessing solar power for its operations. Apart from station lighting, Central Railway also installed solar panels, solar trees & solar water coolers etc. Recently, roof top grid connected 5 Kwp solar panel commissioned at Sub Divisional Hospital at Igatpuri also. Annual energy generation of this solar plant is 6000 kwh and the annual savings will be approximate Rs. 45,000/-. Roof top grid connected solar plant of 40 Kwp capacity each at Igatpuri & Kasara station platforms were also commissioned recently. Annual energy generation of this roof top grid connected solar plant is 48000 kwh each and the annual savings will be approximate Rs. 7.2 lakhs. In addition to this, Roof top grid connected 5 Kwp solar panel was also commissioned recently at Titwala. Annual energy generation of this roof top grid connected solar plant is 6000 kwh and the annual savings will be approximate Rs. 45,000/-. Railways is committed to contribute towards the improvement of the environment. In this direction, Mumbai Division has installed solar panels at CSMT station building, Kalyan Railway School, Kalyan Railway Hospital, Kurla & Sanpada Car sheds Lonavala, Khandala, Dockyard Road, Asangaon, Roha, Apta, Pen and Chembur railway stations are also fitted with solar panels for power generation of more than 125 Kwp. These measures by Mumbai Division of Central Railway are part of Indian Railways’ long-term sustainability goals. Further, the utilization of renewable power for non-traction, which has gained popularity among Indian Railways will not only bring savings in energy expenses, but will also enable Railways to create a green, safe and livable world. --- --- Date: March 10, 2022 PR no. 2022/03/15 This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai. (Shivaji Sutar) Chief Public Relations Officer 2
www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2021-09-27
Central Railway Press Release Central Railway Observes “Swachh Prasadhan†(Clean Toilets) Indian Railways is one of the largest transport networks in the world catering to millions of passengers from different parts of the country. The innumerable users count upon the basic needs that Railways provide to them during their travel. Toilets provided at railway stations and in trains are indispensable in the travel and maintaining their cleanliness and sanitation is a challenging responsibility for the railways. As a part of Swachhata Pakhwada today Swachh Prasadhan Clean Toilets is being observed. Mumbai Division Toilet cleaning activity at CSMT, Dadar and Kalyan stations included wiping off stains on toilet walls and the lobby area. Wash basins were thoroughly cleaned and cleared of bad odour in toilets at CSMT. Intensive cleaning of toilets, urinals and wash basins at Dockyard Road, Sion, Chembur, Mulund, Sewri stations etc. Cleaning of toilets of trains in CSMT, Mazagaon, LTT and Dadar (T) were monitored to ensure proper cleaning and sanitization. Pune Division Cleaning of toilets undertaken at Pune station, bath area of waiting rooms and retiring rooms, clearing of drains apart from cleaning of toilets and basins. Toilets of DRM office Pune were also cleaned and sanitized. Solapur Division Cleaning of toilets in waiting halls and offices in Solapur station was carried out. Health inspectors monitored cleaning of public toilets on platforms and ensured sanitation. Bhusaval Division All public toilets including Pay and Use toilets were thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at Shegaon, Murtuzapur, Akola, Jalgaon, Nasik Road etc. Toilets of mail / express special trains on halt at Bhusaval were cleaned and sanitized. Nagpur Division Reservation centers and booking office toilets were cleaned intensively. All public toilets in Nagpur station were inspected for proper cleaning. --- ---- ---- Date: September 27, 2021 PR No. 2021/09/49 This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai. (Shivaji Sutar) Chief Public Relations Officer | ||||||||