Rail route to Net Zero

Indian Railways is making efforts towards low-carbon transport in passenger and freight segments. Some of the initiatives include introducing new trains such as Vande Bharat and the focus on moving faster trains to bring back short, medium and long-distance passenger traffic; record investment in infrastructure augmentation – Dedicated Freight Corridors, terminal infrastructure, new lines, and electrification; new connectivity to unchartered territories; and above all 'serious commitment to go Net-Zero by 2030'.However, it is conceded that mere investments in additional capacity generation may not be adequate to increase the rail share in passenger and freight business. It requires proactive marketing strategies with competitive rating policy, designing commodity specific facilities and services, guaranteed transit time and timely delivery system, etc.