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A STEP TOWARDS GREEN & CLEAN ENERGY

WESTERN RAILWAY INSTALLS ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING FACILITY AT VADODARA STATION

This facility can charge upto 10 Electric Vehicles at a time

It’s a first of its kind EV charging facility over Indian Railways at par with petrol pumps, having drinking water & washroom facilities for the users

Installed under Non Fare Revenue (NFR) contract,

it will generate revenue to the tune of approx. Rs. 35 lakhs

Taking forward the commitment of Energy Saving & Environment Conservation, Western Railway is working o­n a mission mode towards de-carbonization and generation of green energy. In this direction, WR has installed Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging point facilities at various railway stations to promote Green Mobility. o­n the same lines, WR’s Vadodara Division has taken a novel step of installing such Electric Vehicle charging facility at Vadodara railway station under Non Fare Revenue (NFR) contract.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, aiming towards Energy Conservation & Environment Preservation, Western Railway is adopting several initiatives which helps to curb pollution as well as reduce carbon emissions. An Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Facility has been installed at Vadodara Railway station under Non Fare Revenue (NFR) contract. It will generate revenue of approx. Rs. 35 lakhs during the contract period. It is worth mentioning that this EV charging facility is a first-of-its-kind of EV with a set up at par with petrol pumps and have been provided with drinking water & washroom facilities for the users. The facility can charge 10 electric vehicles simultaneously.

Shri Thakur further stated that this is the 8^th railway station in Vadodara Division to be equipped with the EV charging facility, thereby, giving a boost to the government's vision of building EV ecosystem. o­n Vadodara Division, such facility is also available at Makarpura, Utran, Dabhoi, Karamsad, Kharsaliya, Ranoli & Modasa and more are under planning stage.

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WESTERN RAILWAY TO RUN A SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN MUMBAI CENTRAL & BHUSAVAL STATIONS

For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run a Tri - WeeklySpecial Train o­n Special Fare between Mumbai Central and Bhusavalstations.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Train No. 09051 Mumbai Central - Bhusaval (Tri -Weekly) Special will depart o­n every Sunday, Tuesday & Friday from Mumbai Central at 23.55 hrs & reach Bhusaval at 12.00 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 10^thJanuary to 31^st March, 2023. Similarly, Train No. 09052 Bhusaval – Mumbai Central (Tri -Weekly) Special will depart o­n every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday from Bhusaval at 17.40 hrs & reach Mumbai Central at 05.20 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 11^th January to 1^stApril, 2023. Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Boisar, Vapi, Valsad, Navsari, Bhestan, Bardoli, Vyara, Navapur, Nandurbar, Dondaicha, Sindkheda, Nardana, Amalner, Dharangaon & Jalgaon stations in both directions. This train comprises of AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second-Class coaches. It is informed that the facility of Linen will be provided in AC First Class o­nly.

The booking of Train No. 09051 will open from 09.01.2023 at PRS counters & o­n IRCTC website. The above train will run as Special Trains o­n Special Fare. For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.

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