NEW DELHI, March 22 -- Indian Railways (IR) is on track to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emitter status ahead of its committed timeline for Bharat, marking a significant step toward environmental sustainability. By transitioning from diesel to electric traction and adopting energy-efficient measures, IR is making steady progress toward its Scope-I Net Zero target by 2025. Furthermore, reinforcing the government's commitment to railway safety, the large-scale implementation of Kavach 4.0 is set to greatly improve the operational efficiency and security of Indian Railways. Additionally, IR is partnering with IIT Madras to advance Hyperloop technology, aiming to develop a faster, more energy-efficient, and sustainable mode of transportation.

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