Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Vizag Railway Station Awarded 'Platinum' Green Certification
Imagine a train station that's really trying to be nice to the Earth!
The Visakhapatnam railway station has won a special award called the 'Green Railway Station Certification' because it's doing a great job of being eco-friendly.
They got the highest score, which is 'platinum'!
This means the station is using practices that are good for the environment, like saving water and using energy wisely.
The station also focuses on managing waste properly.
A special group called the Global Green Building Council (GGBC) gave them the award.
The station's team worked hard together to make this happen, and the award is valid for five years.
Visakhapatnam railway station received 'Platinum' Green Railway Station Certification.
The award recognizes eco-friendly and sustainable practices.
GGBC awarded the certification.
The Green Railway Station rating system was developed by the Environment Directorate of Indian Railways and GGBC.
Certification is valid until September 4, 2028.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam Railway Station
- What
- Received the 'Green Railway Station Certification'
- When
- Certification valid up to September 4, 2028.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam
- Why
- For adopting eco-friendly and sustainable practices.
- Award
- Green Railway Station Certification
- Rating
- Platinum
- Awarding Body
- Global Green Building Council (GGBC)
- Focus
- Eco-friendly practices and sustainability
- Certification Validity
- September 5, 2023 - September 4, 2028