New Delhi, April 28 -- Indian Railways' electrification project for its broad-gauge network is facing delays, with full completion now expected by the end of 2025, a person aware of the matter said. Challenges in the northeastern and southern regions-particularly with last-mile connections-are the primary roadblocks.

The original target was to complete the electrification within the first 100 days of the new government, by September 2024. However, delays in Assam and Tripura have hindered progress. While Tripura has been fully electrified, 382km of track in Assam remain unfinished, according to latest data from ministry of railways.

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