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flag India's railways electrified 99.4% of its network, cutting diesel use by 62% since 2016-17 and boosting energy security.

flag Indian Railways has electrified 99.4% of its broad gauge network, reducing diesel use by 62% since 2016-17 and saving 178 crore liters in 2024-25. flag The shift to domestically generated electricity from coal, hydro, and renewables enhances energy security amid global oil market volatility, particularly due to the West Asia crisis. flag In 2024-25, the system spent ₹32,378 crore on traction energy, mostly on electricity, stabilizing long-term costs and improving sustainability, efficiency, and reliability of rail services.

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