The ‘Future of the Rail Report’ was prepared by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in association with the International Union of Railways (UIC).
It examines how the role of rail in global transport might be elevated as a means to reduce the energy use and environmental impacts associated with transport.
Key Findings with respect to India
Indian railways will account for nearly 40% of total global rail activity by 2050.
Rail passenger traffic in India has increased by almost 200% since 2000 and freight traffic by 150%, yet latent demand for mobility in India remains huge. In fact, rail activity ....
