Wind, solar energy being used to drive trains in India

Q.  Trains will soon run on ______ energy as per the establishment of a new firm by IRCTC called Railway Energy Management Company/REMC
- Published on 16 Nov 15

a. Wind
b. Solar
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Both of the above
 
Trains in India are all set to run on wind and solar energy. Railways has invested INR 160 crore to establish a wind power project in Dangri, Fatehgarh’s Jaisalmer district. Union rail ministry is set to lower diesel consumption and fuel expenses by running engines and trains on non conventional sources of energy. Within the next 5 years, rail ministry will set up a 1000 MW solar power project and numerous windmill units. For this purpose, IRCTC has set up the REMC or Railway Energy Management Company for this purpose.

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