By using comprehensive measures to save traction and non-traction energy, an official said on Monday, Eastern Railway saved electrical energy worth over INR 12 Crore in the first quarter of 2024-25.

Through the regeneration of energy by three-phase locomotives, the Kolkata-headquartered ER saved 10,984,814 units of energy which amounted to savings of approximately Rs 8.06 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year for eastern railways.

ER spokesperson Kausik Mitra said that comprehensive measures were taken into consideration to reduce use of traction and non-traction energy, leading to the reduction of its carbon footprint while saving electrical energy worth over INR 12 crore in the first quarter of 2024-25 fiscal.

"In June 2024 alone, regeneration in 51 three-phase locos resulted in savings of 2,583,640 units of energy, which translates to approximately Rs 1.94 crore in savings in energy bill for the month," he said. Furthermore, he said that measures which were being taken by the zonal railway have resulted in the reduction wrt consumption of fossil fuel; thereby leading to sustainable development.

"These efforts contribute to substantial cost savings and also align with the broader goal of reducing fossil fuel dependency," he stated. Additionally, Mitra said that ER saved over Rs 77 lakh on account of improved power factor and other rebates for non-traction energy bills from the month of April to May this fiscal. He said that forced shutdowns of 874 diesel locomotives when not in operations has led to significant savings of high speed diesel worth INR 3.32 crore.