<p>Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has become the first railway station in Maharashtra to be awarded the gold certification as per the Confederation of Indian Industry’s Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) ratings.</p>.<p>Central Railway’s General Manager Sanjeev Mittal and Divisional Railway Manager Shalabh Goel received the plaque from IGBC National Vice Chairman Gurmit Singh Arora.</p>.<p>Mittal, on receiving the certification, appreciated the staff and officials for their consistent effort in implementing green initiatives and motivated them to pursue such measures across the Central Railway Zone.</p>.<p>He also thanked the IGBC team for recognizing their effort by conferring CSMT with the gold certification.</p>.<p>Central Railway has implemented various green initiatives across its zone like creating green areas, installation of solar panels, customer-friendly initiatives at many stations, LED bulbs and lights, among other things.</p>.<p>The Mumbai division of the Central Railway has put in concerted efforts in implementing many green and passenger-friendly initiatives across its stations, especially at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.</p>.<p>The station has also taken steps to make the commute easier for differently abled commuters and senior citizens.</p>.<p>More than 15% of the station's site area is covered with trees and small parks with landscaped areas and lawns being maintained with organic manure. There are on-site 245 kWp solar panels and 100% of lamps have been replaced with LED fixtures at the station.</p>.<p>Besides, 17 occupancy sensors are installed in various offices and waiting rooms. Energy-efficient brushless DC and high-volume low-speed fans have been installed at various locations.</p>.<p>Comprehensive Mechanized Cleaning Contracts are in place to ensure the upkeep of the platforms, concourse, circulating areas, parking places, tracks, rooftops, shutters, waiting halls, etc. </p>.<p>Smart passenger amenities like Wi-Fi, automatic ticket vending machines, tourism information & booking centre, food court, pharmacy & medical facility were also installed. </p>
<p>Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has become the first railway station in Maharashtra to be awarded the gold certification as per the Confederation of Indian Industry’s Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) ratings.</p>.<p>Central Railway’s General Manager Sanjeev Mittal and Divisional Railway Manager Shalabh Goel received the plaque from IGBC National Vice Chairman Gurmit Singh Arora.</p>.<p>Mittal, on receiving the certification, appreciated the staff and officials for their consistent effort in implementing green initiatives and motivated them to pursue such measures across the Central Railway Zone.</p>.<p>He also thanked the IGBC team for recognizing their effort by conferring CSMT with the gold certification.</p>.<p>Central Railway has implemented various green initiatives across its zone like creating green areas, installation of solar panels, customer-friendly initiatives at many stations, LED bulbs and lights, among other things.</p>.<p>The Mumbai division of the Central Railway has put in concerted efforts in implementing many green and passenger-friendly initiatives across its stations, especially at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.</p>.<p>The station has also taken steps to make the commute easier for differently abled commuters and senior citizens.</p>.<p>More than 15% of the station's site area is covered with trees and small parks with landscaped areas and lawns being maintained with organic manure. There are on-site 245 kWp solar panels and 100% of lamps have been replaced with LED fixtures at the station.</p>.<p>Besides, 17 occupancy sensors are installed in various offices and waiting rooms. Energy-efficient brushless DC and high-volume low-speed fans have been installed at various locations.</p>.<p>Comprehensive Mechanized Cleaning Contracts are in place to ensure the upkeep of the platforms, concourse, circulating areas, parking places, tracks, rooftops, shutters, waiting halls, etc. </p>.<p>Smart passenger amenities like Wi-Fi, automatic ticket vending machines, tourism information & booking centre, food court, pharmacy & medical facility were also installed. </p>
