Indian Railways has adopted a cost-saving strategy by purchasing electricity from the open market instead of relying solely on fixed contracts. This initiative, implemented in the Jhansi division of North Central Railway, has resulted in savings of over 5 crore rupees in April 2024 alone. The savings were achieved by purchasing...
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electricity from 10 stations in Madhya Pradesh, including Datia, Hetampur, Gwalior, Bhind, Harpalpur, Niwari, Malanpur, Isha Nagar, Sank, and Basai. This approach, similar to that of a regular consumer comparing prices, has been successful and is expected to be implemented in other zones. Indian Railways is also known for generating revenue through scrap sales, with the Northern Railways zone currently ranking first nationally in this regard. These cost-saving measures are intended to improve passenger facilities and infrastructure.