The Agra Metro Rail Project has been awarded ISO 14001 (Environment Management) and ISO 45001 (Safety Management) certifications. All stations on the priority corridor (Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar) have received IGBC Platinum Rating for their green features. UPMRC highlights its commitment to environmental conservation through water saving, rainwater harvesting, solar...
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energy implementation, and green landscaping. The project also includes energy-efficient lighting and water-saving fixtures. The project is expected to have a water conservation capacity of up to 20 lakh litres through recharge pits.

Agra Metro's three underground stations: Taj Mahal, Dr. Ambedkar Chowk, and Mankameshwar, have received Platinum ratings from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This follows the earlier Platinum ratings for the three elevated stations on the Priority Corridor. The Agra Metro has also received ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for...
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environmental and safety management from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The Managing Director of the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation, Sushil Kumar, highlighted this accomplishment as proof of their commitment to providing eco-friendly and energy-efficient public transportation. The IGBC certification signifies the implementation of high standards in the construction and building of the Agra Metro Priority Corridor, aiming to achieve sustainable development and reduce carbon emissions. This achievement emphasizes the use of climate-friendly initiatives like water conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources in Agra Metro.

Currently, eleven coaches of an Indian train and sixteen coaches of a Pakistani train remain at the Atari railway station. This situation arose due to a train accident that happened on the Samjhauta Express route. The Indian train involved was the Samjhauta Express (14608), while the Pakistani train was the Samjhauta...
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Link Express (14002).

Indian Railways is taking a lead in becoming an eco-friendly transportation system. They have electrified over 96% of their broad-gauge network by April, achieving 63,456 route kilometers. They have installed solar rooftop plants at 2,637 stations and buildings, generating 177 MW of power. Indian Railways is focusing on 'Mission LiFE'...
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with awareness and action programs to raise environmental consciousness. They have implemented energy-efficient guidelines for redevelopment of railway stations and buildings, emphasizing climate-friendly design and energy-efficient technologies. Indian Railways has also implemented ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 certification at several production units and railway stations, respectively. They have invested in waste treatment, water recycling, sewage treatment, and solid waste management facilities across their network.

As of April, Indian Railways has electrified over 96% of its broad-gauge network, reaching 63,456 route kilometers. The railway system has also taken significant steps towards environmental sustainability, including installing solar panels at 2,637 stations, implementing energy-efficient building guidelines, and introducing carbon saving points for freight customers. They have also...
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focused on waste management, including composting, recycling, and water treatment. To promote a cleaner environment, they have implemented bio-toilets in all coaches and are now installing bio-vacuum toilets in new coaches. Indian Railways has also planted 76 lakh saplings in the past year.