The programme was conducted through coordinated arrangements at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, and DPE, Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, with seamless live audio-visual connectivity between both locations, ensuring synchronized participation by officials and stakeholders.   The inauguration ceremony was attended by Shri U. Subba Rao, General Manager, Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai; Shri Senthil Kumar, Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), Southern Railway; Shri N. Sitaram Prasad, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer (PCME), ICF; Shri Samuel Praveen Kumar, Director (Marketing & Corporate Planning), CWC; and Shri J. Navukkarasu, Regional Manager, CWC Regional Office, Chennai.

The flag-off ceremony was virtually joined via video conference by Shri Santosh Sinha, Managing Director, CWC, Smt. Sangeeta Ramrakhyani, Director (HR), CWC, along with other senior officials of the Corporation, who highlighted the importance of adopting clean mobility solutions to build a sustainable logistics ecosystem.

The induction of heavy-duty electric vehicles into CWC’s commercial fleet represents a major step towards reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and supporting India’s transition to cleaner freight transportation. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision of promoting electric mobility and achieving net-zero emission goals while enhancing the efficiency of the country’s logistics sector. By integrating electric vehicles into its operations, CWC aims to lower its environmental footprint, reduce operating costs over the long term, and provide customers with greener logistics solutions without compromising operational efficiency. The move is expected to strengthen last-mile connectivity and contribute to the development of a modern, technology-driven warehousing and logistics network.      The launch of the Heavy-Duty EV Fleet reflects CWC’s continued focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, reaffirming its commitment to supporting India’s evolving supply chain and logistics landscape through environmentally responsible initiatives.