(a) whether the Railways have developed or proposed to develop green railway stations in the country
including on world heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the names of stations identified for the purpose zone-wise; and
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Railways in this regard alongwith the financial implications
involved in the said process?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a)to(c): No, Madam. However, with a view to harness green energy at railway stations for lighting, solar/
solar wind hybrid systems are being provided based on techno-economic considerations and availability of
fund. There is no specific sanctioned work for Kalka-Shimla section for harnessing green energy at present.
Details of railway stations provided with & identified for solar/solar wind hybrid systems alongwith the
financial implications are at Appendix.