Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone by upgrading over 23,000 track kilometres of the rail network to support train speeds of up to 130 kilometres per hour. Additionally, more than 54 thousand track kilometres of tracks have been upgraded to support speeds up to 110 kmph. The Indian Railways said, this systematic enhancement ensures seamless connectivity across various regions and bolsters the overall operational efficiency of Railways.
The modernization of track infrastructure includes strengthening of tracks for high-speed operations, implementation of advanced signalling systems for precise communication, and, the installation of fencing at vulnerable locations to enhance security and mitigate risks. The Railways Ministry also stated a four per cent rise in earnings between April and December of the current fiscal year.
