Indian railways' shift towards a greener network to reduce carbon footprint and contribute to India's climate change commitment has created growth opportunities for businesses dealing in sustainable materials. Tap to check how!
The green railways initiative is driving demand for sustainable raw materials like recycled steel, composite materials, sustainable concrete etc.
Nearing 100% electrification soon, Indian railways will become the world's largest green network once it's completed. It has increased demand for materials like electric wires, steel for overhead equipment (OHE), copper, aluminium, etc.
Indian railways is now investing more in sustainable construction materials for development and maintenance of infrastructure. Recycled steel, recycled plastic and recycled aggregates are some of the materials used for this.
Waste management, afforestation and green-certified installations in water management, energy consumption are some of the steps Indian railways is taking for green stations.
Indian railways is introducing hydrogen-powered trains under the 'Hydrogen for Heritage' initiative to reduce carbon emission. Sustainable raw materials required for this are steel, recycled polymers, silicon rubber, etc.