Why should electrification be the priority of Indian Railways?

In order to control spiralling fuel bill, reduce dependence on imported fossil oil, increase energy security of the nation, reduce pollution, improve operational efficiency and operating ratio of IR, it is imperative that electrification is accorded priority in Railways.

What are the major benefits of electrified trains to the people of India?

The argument for electrification is that it will reduce railways’ fuel consumption cost by over Rs 10,000 crore per annum. Eliminating diesel consumption will reduce demand for crude oil and hence reduce the import bill. In addition, it would reduce the Railways’ carbon footprint and make the rail corridor green.

Which railway route in India is fully electrified?

Today, out of the seven major trunk routes connecting Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Chennai, six are fully electrified and work is in progress on the remaining Mumbai-Chennai route.

What is the total percentage of electrification of the Indian Railways?

Total Electrification \%: 62.69\%

How do electric trains work?

Electric traction allows the use of regenerative braking, in which the motors are used as brakes and become generators that transform the motion of the train into electrical power that is then fed back into the lines.

What is the policy of Indian railway regarding electrification?

Indian Railways has planned to fully electrify its tracks by December 2023. Total Rail electrification would contribute to the goal of “net zero” emissions by 2030 by drawing its entire electrical load from renewable energy sources.

What is the policy of Indian Railway regarding electrification?

What are the advantages of electrification of railways?

Electric-powered trains have a number of advantages over diesel engines. They have quicker acceleration, lower fuel costs, produce fewer CO2 emissions and are lighter, meaning they create less wear on tracks.

Which is the fastest train in Karnataka?

The train in question is the 15024 Yesvantpur-Gorakhpur express, which connects Gorakhpur to Bangalore via Lucknow. As per the official railway timetable, the train leaves Yesvantpur in Karnataka at 11.40pm every Thursday and reaches Sirpur Kagaznagar at 3.09am, covering a distance of 913km.