Visakhapatnam railway station gets ‘Platinum’ rating from GGBC

Visakhapatnam railway station, which is presently under East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been awarded the prestigious ‘Green Railway Station Certification’ with the highest rating of ‘Platinum’ by the Global Green Building Council (GGBC) for its adoption of eco-friendly practices and sustainable concepts.

Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair, Lalit Bohra, congratulated the dedicated team of officials, who contributed to maintaining the station’s clean and green standards, paving the way for this achievement.

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The Green Railway Station rating system was developed by the Environment Directorate of Indian Railways in collaboration with the GGBC. The framework emphasises key national priorities such as water conservation, scientific waste management, energy efficiency, reduced dependency on fossil fuels, minimal use of virgin materials, and the promotion of health and well-being for passengers and staff.

This accomplishment is the result of collective teamwork of all the departments, with the Environment and Housekeeping Management wing of Waltair Division, according to Mr. Lalit Bohra.

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Meanwhile, Railway Standing Committee chairman and Anakapalli MP C.M. Ramesh congratulated the railway officials and staff, particularly those from the Environment and Housekeeping Management team for the achievement.

Visakhapatnam in charge Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy also commended the railway officials and staff on the achievement. Visakhapatnam would be developed further as a ‘clean and green’ city. “Visakhapatnam city is racing ahead on the path of progress under the Alliance government in the State,” he added.