Indian Railways: 99% Electrified, Bidding Farewell to Diesel

• Indian Railways is nearing 100% broad-gauge electrification, with over 99% completed, aiming to become one of the world's largest fully electrified rail systems.
• Electrification significantly improves train speed, punctuality, and reliability, while reducing reliance on diesel, cutting costs, and lowering carbon emissions.
• Approximately 33,000 route kilometers were electrified between 2019 and 2025, averaging over 15 km per day.
• Railways are moving towards net-zero carbon emissions by integrating renewable energy, with plans to add 1,500 MW more under a 24/7 supply model.
• The shift to electric trains enhances passenger experience through better punctuality and speed, and contributes to a cleaner environment by reducing noise and pollution.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways' near-complete electrification: efficiency, cuts emissions, global standard.