- The Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal launched the “The Future of Rail” report of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- “The Future of Rail” is the first-of-a-kind report that analyses the current and future importance of rail around the world through the perspective of its energy and environmental implications.
- The report reviews the impact of existing plans and regulations on the future of rail.
International Energy Agency (IEA)
- IEA is an inter-governmental organisation that works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 30-member countries and 8 association countries.
- It was established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in 1974.
- Its mission is guided by four main areas of focus: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide.