Guwahati Railway Station has become the first in entire North East region to completely run on solar power.
The initiative is undertaken by Indian Railway to substantially review electricity cost. As an easy way to cut down the consumption of electricity, the Railways decided to completely run on solar power, across the nation.
The solar power plant at Guwahati Railway Station was commissioned in April 2017.
The solar power plant is expected to not only reduce the carbon footprint, but also reduce cost of electricity.
Officials at the Northeast Frontier Railway while talking to G Plus said that the department will make an official announcement regarding the soalr initiative today evening.