Exercise to increase the share of freight traffic in the railway system
- New concept of rating system for transport by rail instead of road transport Indian Railways is bringing the concept of rating system. This will give 'Rail Green Points' to those companies which prefer railways over road transport for freight. Road transport emits four times more carbon. Sources in the Railway Ministry said that freighters should know how much carbon emissions they have saved by opting for rail transport instead of roads. Carbon savings will be estimated per tonne and consumers will be given rail green points. The Rail Green Point account of each freight customer will be maintained in the Freight Operations Information System. Although Indian Railways will not offer any financial benefits in return for these green points, it is hoped that it will be able to persuade companies to stay away from road transport. Companies can display this rating in their communications and annual reports. The Energy and Resources Institute has been tasked with developing an...