In a significant move towards enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring financial sustainability of India’s first Namo Bharat, NCRTC has expanded its power procurement through the Power Exchange (PTC India Ltd.) to include its drawl point at Muradnagar RSS in Uttar Pradesh, in addition to the one at Ghaziabad. This marks a progressive step in securing reliable and economical electricity for powering train operations and station infrastructure.
The drawl point, the Receiving Sub-Station (RSS) for Namo Bharat, serves as the interface through which electricity is drawn from the grid to support seamless train operations and commuter facilities. With both Ghaziabad and Muradnagar RSS now procuring power through exchange, NCRTC has strengthened its framework in cost-optimization and dependable power supply across the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor.
For the operations of Namo Bharat services, NCRTC requires approximately 326 million units of energy annually, amounting to a financial outgo of nearly ₹250 crore per year. Energy expenses constitute about 30–35% of NCRTC’s total operational expenditure, making power optimization a critical focus area. Procuring power through the exchange will help NCRTC cut costs, with savings of over ₹3 crore a year already expected from the Ghaziabad drawl point alone. The expansion to Muradnagar RSS is expected to add further of similar amount to this initiative.
To facilitate this arrangement, NCRTC has partnered with PTC India Ltd (formerly Power Trading Corporation of India Limited) to buy electricity through the power exchanges. This arrangement is being implemented in coordination with Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL), with which NCRTC has also signed an Connectivity agreement.
Sustainability is a key focus area of this initiative. Of the total electricity procured through the exchange, nearly 15% is targeted to be sourced from green energy annually including through exchange under Green Day Ahead Market(GDAM). This aligns with NCRTC’s broader commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing clean energy adoption as part of its vision for modern, eco-friendly regional mobility.
As the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor is being commissioned in phases, power procurement through the exchange will also be progressively scaled to cover other drawl points in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Currently, 55 km of the corridor with 11 stations is operational, with the remaining sections scheduled for commissioning soon.
Through this expansion of exchange-based procurement, NCRTC continues to reinforce its focus on sustainable transportation, operational efficiency, and long-term economic viability, delivering reliable and affordable power for India’s first Namo Bharat.
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