Vijayawada Railway Station has got the ‘Green Railway Station’ certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
It got the certification for its efforts in improving environmental standards and providing eco-friendly services to passengers.
The rating of the station has been upgraded from gold in 2019 to platinum in 2023.
Many energy-efficient and solid waste management measures have been taken by the station in recent years.
Some of these measures include the use of star-rated electrical appliances, LED lights, the installation of a sewage treatment plant to recycle wastewater, periodic testing to check smoke emissions, etc.
Indian Green Building Council in association with the Environment Directorate of Indian Railways has developed the Green Railway Stations rating system.
This rating is based on six environmental categories: sustainable station facility, health, hygiene and sanitation, energy efficiency, water efficiency, smart and green initiatives and innovation and development.
