Coal: a heavy burden on the Indian railways
India’s power demand is rising more quickly than its renewable capacity additions, accelerating plans to mine, transport and burn up to 65% more thermal coal for electricity generation by 2030. Several
Rail Transport
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Bullet Train Project: December deadline for land acquisition missed, says Japan
Japan expressed concern over the slow pace of land acquisition for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, but could not tell if this would delay the scheduled completion of the project by 2022.
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Indian Railways okays solar panels along tracks, move aimed at cutting power purchase cost
In line with the government’s latest effort to increase electrification of railway tracks, the upcoming solar plants would be designed to use the transmission system built for railway traction — prospectively
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The future of rail: opportunities for energy and the environment
Rail is among the most energy efficient modes of transport for freight and passengers, yet is often neglected in public debate, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency prepared in
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Identify and develop 36 stations as ‘eco-smart stations': NGT to Railways
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has directed the Railways to identify and develop at least 36 stations as "eco-smart stations" within two weeks. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh
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Bullet train to cost 131 hectares of forests
Palghar will lose largest chunk of forests at 34.19 ha, followed by Dahanu at 29.05 hectares. Mumbai: More than 200 football fields equivalent forest land will be lost for Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train,
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Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Death of wild animals in rail and road accidents, 07/01/2019
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Death of wild animals in rail and road accidents, 07/01/2019. The number of death of wild animals in road and rail accidents in the country are not collated by the Ministry.
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Jan Shatabdi gets solar panels on roof
A Delhi-based private contractor commenced the work on May 29 and completed it a month ago. COIMBATORE: With a view to reducing the dependence on conventional sources of energy, the Salem Division of
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding municipal solid waste plant situated on the Deepor Beel, Assam, 18/12/2018
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rohit Chowdhury Vs Union of India & Others dated 18/12/2018 regarding municipal solid waste plant situated on the Deepor Beel, Assam. Affidavit
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China unveils scale model of high speed train to travel at 1000 kmph: Report
China has unveiled a scale model of new high-speed flight train that is expected to travel at 1,000 kms an hour by 2025, the state-run media reported on Friday. China currently operates high speed bullet
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding diversion of forest land for construction of East West Rail Corridor, Chhattisgarh, 20/09/2018
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sudiep Shrivastava Vs. Union of India & Others dated 20/09/2018. This appeal is against the order passed by the State Government allowing <span