New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- With 99.2 per cent of its railway network now electrified, Indian Railways has firmly established itself among the world's most advanced rail systems, marking a major milestone in its journey towards sustainable and cost-efficient transportation.
As global rail networks show wide variations in electrification levels, India's rapid progress underscores the scale of its infrastructure transformation.
Driven by the goal of achieving 100 per cent electrification of the Broad Gauge network and backed by an aggressive shift towards renewable energy, particularly solar power, Indian Railways is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also cutting operating costs by nearly 70 per cent compared to diesel traction, reinforci...