The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has saved over 3.5 crore rupees in electricity over the past 18 months by using solar energy and an energy exchange model. This model allows UPMRC to save an average of 45 lakh rupees per month in energy costs. The Managing Director of UPMRC,...
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Sushil Kumar, stated that the metro is committed to environmental protection and is utilizing green corridors, water conservation, and energy sources for this purpose. The metro covers 65,000 square meters of greenery and has installed solar plants in various locations, including the Transport Nagar Metro Depot, five metro stations, and RSS buildings. These plants generate around 4 million units of electricity annually. The metro purchases its electricity through an open access model from the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), with prices determined every 15 minutes for each 24-hour block.

The DRM of the North Railway Lucknow Division, Sachindra Mohan Sharma, conducted an inspection of Ajgain and Transport Nagar railway stations on Thursday night to ensure safe and efficient train operations during the scorching heat. He provided safety and security instructions to the railway staff and also listened to their concerns....
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Senior DCM Rekha Sharma explained that the inspection was part of a measure to ensure safe and protected train operations during the intense summer heat, with a focus on passenger and staff welfare. The DRM spoke with the train guards, loco pilots, and assistant loco pilots, boosting their morale and urging them to remain alert and cautious for safe and secure rail operations during the summer.

The Indian Railways is taking steps to reduce congestion at Charbagh and Lucknow Junction railway stations in Lucknow. To alleviate traffic congestion in the city, the railways plans to increase the number of train stops at nearby stations like Utretia, Manaknagar, and Transportnagar. Additionally, 29 non-premium trains will be diverted to...
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a bypass track, eliminating the need for them to stop at Charbagh. These initiatives are aimed at reducing the passenger load at the main stations, which currently handle over 150 trains and over 125,000 passengers daily. The railway officials are finalizing a list of trains on the Varanasi, Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, and Gorakhpur routes that will be rerouted, with the changes expected to be implemented within the next two months. This plan is part of a larger effort to upgrade nearby stations, including the recently completed Alamnagar satellite station and the upcoming completion of Utretia and Transportnagar stations.

On Tuesday, an orientation and training program commenced for 16 new recruits at the Center of Excellence for Training (COET) located at the Transport Nagar Metro Depot of UPMRC. The Director of Rolling Stock, Naveen Kumar, briefed the new employees on technical details. The training program will include instruction on...
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the operation of the Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra metro systems, station management, signaling, rolling stock, and electrical aspects. The selected candidates for positions such as train operator, junior engineer, and maintenance technician will receive six months of training at COET. Representatives from all departments were present at the event.