KHANDALA

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.
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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.

Central Railway
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Vistadome coach in Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express Special Train for the first time o­n this route from 26.06.2021.

Restoration of Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express special from 26.06.2021

Passengers can enjoy unhindered views of river, valley, waterfalls, etc. o­n Mumbai-Pune route

Railways have decided to restore the services of Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express Special train from 26.6.2021.  This train will run with Vistadome coach for the first time o­n this route.

The views of the Western Ghats while travelling in Vistadome coach in Mumbai-Goa route can now be experienced o­n  Mumbai-Pune route also.  At present, the Vistadome coach is running  in Mumbai-Madgaon Jan Shadabdi Special train. Now, passengers o­n Mumbai- Pune route can enjoy the scenic beauty and experience being with nature while passing  near to Matheran hill (Near Neral), Songir hill (near Palasdhari), Ulhas River (near Jambrung), Ulhas Valley, areas of Khandala, Lonavala, etc. and the waterfalls , tunnels o­n South East Ghat section.  The basic special features include wide window panes and glass roof top, rotatable seats and pushback chairs, etc.

01007 Deccan Express special will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 07.00 hrs daily with effect from 26.6.2021 and arrive Pune at 11.05 hrs same day.
01008 Deccan Express special will leave Pune at 15.15 hrs daily with effect from 26.6.2021 and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 19.05 hrs same day.

Halts:  Dadar, Thane, Kalyan, Neral (for 01007 o­nly), Lonavala, Talegaon, Khadki and Shivaji Nagar.
Composition: - o­ne Vistadome coach, Three AC Chair Car, 10 Second Class Seating   and o­ne second class seating cum guard’s brake van.

Reservation: Bookings for Special Train no 01007/01008 o­n normal charges will open o­n 24.06.2021 at all PRS centers and o­n website www.irctc.co.in.

Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board this special train, adhering all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination.
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Date: June 23, 2021
2021/06/47
This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai.