NEW DELHI: Niti Aayog has suggested that railways should designate at least 20% of the parking capacity at railway stations or office complex for setting up electric vehicle charging bays or battery charging and swapping stations, and also install at least one EV charging point at each targeted manned level crossing and railway colony.
The proposals are part of the government think tank’s initiative to propagate electric vehicles, especially charging infrastructure, and domestic manufacturing.
The draft policy under discussion has also recommended supply of renewable energy to the charging facilities in line with Railways’ goal to become “Net-Zero Carbon Emitter” by 2030, official sources told TOI.
