Green rakes to net WR 2cr per year in carbon credits-18 November 2011, The Times of India

MUMBAI: Western Railway’s (WR) move to switch its network from 1,500V Direct Current (DC) to 25,000V Alternating Current (AC) will net it carbon credits worth Rs 2 crore per annum. This is because WR is now going to utilize rakes with regenerative braking features compatible to both DC and AC systems on its network, which will help it save energy.

Green rakes to net WR 2cr per year in carbon credits