The railways would require around 30.13 billion units of electricity after 100 per cent electrification of its broad gauge lines, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed the Lok Sabha.
In a written reply on December 13 to a query by BJP MP Rajesh Chudasama who wanted to know the electrification status, he said the railways is progressively procuring renewable energy from different sources for its present and future requirements.
Chudasama also sought to know the expected consumption after 100 per cent electrification and “the manner in which Railways is likely to ensure that the increased electricity demand is met through renewable sources”.
