Railways in India

Infrastructure

  • 4th largest railway system globally, after the US, Russia, and China.
  • Total track length: 126,366 km.
  • Total stations: 7,335.

2023-24 Achievements

  • 5,100 km of new track laid.
  • Average daily track laying: 14 km.
  • 13,523 passenger trains and 9,146 freight trains operate daily.
  • Over 1,500 MT of freight loaded during 2023-24.

Electrification and Green Initiatives

  • 62,119 km of Broad-Gauge network electrified as of March 2024.
  • Indian Railways is progressing towards 100% electrification, aiming to become the largest green railway network globally.
  • 6,577 Route Kilometres (RKMs) electrified in 2023, a record in Indian Railways' history.
  • Over 1,000 stations solarized as part of the green mission.

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