Indian Railways nears 97% electrification, boosting efficiency and cutting emissions.

Indian Railways has reached nearly 97% electrification of its Broad Gauge network, with 45,200 route kilometers electrified since 2014-15. The electrification rate has surged from 1.42 kilometers per day in 2004-14 to 19.7 kilometers per day in 2023-24. This move towards electric traction is 70% more economical and environmentally friendly than diesel. The Northeast Frontier Railway is leading these efforts to achieve 100% electrification and net-zero emissions.

November 27, 2024
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