The Indian Railways (IR) is likely to set up a power plant in association
with NPCIL, to cater to its energy requirements which is estimated to touch 4,000 MW in
the next five years.
Currently, IR and NPCIL are holding discussions for the proposed nuclear
based power plant.
According to sources, the plant is likely to be of about 700 MW if set up in
a non-coastal location and of more than 1,000 MW capacity if the location is on
the coastline. Each megawatt is expected to cost about Rs 8-9 crore.
The IR is expected to bear the entire cost of the project, while NPCIL will
set up and operate the plant.
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