NewzVille Desk
Indian Railways is in the verge of completing the electrification of almost its entire broad-gauge network, with more than 99% already electrified and the remaining stretches expected to finish soon, according to a PIB press release.
The pace of work in recent years has been swift and extraordinary. Between 2019 and 2025, Indian Railways electrified over 33,000 route kilometres, working at an average speed of more than 15 Route KMs every single day.
The total distance electrified during this period alone is almost equal to the entire railway network of Germany, showing the a great scale which India has expanded clean and efficient rail traction.
India’s broad gauge rail network is nearly fully electrified, with 99.2 percent coverage across 25 states and union territories.
The transition has reduced diesel consumption, cut emissions, lowered operational costs and improved the efficiency and speed of train operations.
While several advanced economies still depend heavily on diesel traction due to cost or structural limitations, India has moved forward with clear planning and consistent execution.
