Railways is organising the international summit on 'Energy Efficient Technologies in Railways' on November 6 here, in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The aim is to find new technologies and innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency in the national transporter, said a senior Railway Ministry official.
For the first time, Railways is partnering with UNDP to explore energy efficiency trends and technologies that aim at reducing electricity consumption in train operation and also in other areas in the public transporter.
The summit will provide a platform for policy makers, manufacturers, researchers and other stakeholders to discuss potential energy efficiency solutions and technologies for reducing railways' carbon footprint.
It will help in preparing the road map for achieving the desired reduction in carbon emissions, said the official.
Railways is currently undertaking detailed energy audit which will reveal huge potential for energy saving.
Railways is one of the largest consumers of energy in the country and has tremendous scope for growth and massive investment opportunities in the coming future.
The summit will facilitate dissemination of information on important advances made in design and delivery of electric traction technologies and other solutions in the sector.