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26As the Indian Railways (IR) aims to electrify 100% of its rail routes, the demand for traction power will rise significantly. The present power portfolio of IR under Open Access is to the tune of 2400 MW%u2014it is expected to reach 8000 MW by 2030 with 100% electrification and growth in the transport/logistic sector. Therefore, efficient scheduling, load forecasting, and power planning are crucial.Foreseeing this need, REMC Ltd. set up a state-of-the-art National Energy Management Centre (NEMC), which has been operational 24X7 since May 12, 2023. NEMC is interconnected through leased lines in real-time with 17 State Energy Management Centres (SEMCs) across various railway zones. The setting up of NEMC is an important milestone in REMC Ltd.%u2019s journey, providing us with a niche competitive edge in our area of business. NEMC Shows the Way