Indian Railways has achieved a new milestone in modernization and secured second place in railway electrification. This achievement highlights the investment in rail infrastructure to improve operational efficiency.
Under the railway modernization initiative, India has achieved 99.6% electrification across the country. People must know that Switzerland holds the first place in the world’s most electrified rail network list.
India Secures 2nd Place in World’s Most Electrified Rail Network
Many countries operate railways for transportation. However, India has a vast rail network, making it the most common transportation mode to travel across the country.
According to Union Railway Minister “Ashwani Vaishnaw,” about 99.6% of the Broad Gauge (BG) network is electrified. Between 2014 and 2026, about 48,072 route km have been electrified making rapid modernization in the Indian rail network.
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Top 5 Countries with Railway Electrification
| Country | Electrification % in Rail Network |
| Switzerland | 100% |
| India | 99.60% |
| China | 82% |
| Spain | 67% |
| Japan | 64% |
How Does Railway Electrification in India Matter?
Central Organization for railway electrification (CORE) is responsible for planning, executing, and commissioning track electrification across the country. Increased electrification has empowered the country significantly.
Introduction of the railway electrification system has lowered the annual diesel consumption and saved precious foreign exchange.
Broad electrification has increased the usage of electricity, requiring fewer expenses to operate railways, boosting overall financial efficiency.
Electric lines allow the use of wind and solar power and help in reducing the carbon footprint in a way to achieve net zero.
Passengers can check the train schedule to plan their journey properly and experience the travel on the electrified railway network.
Indian Railway Electrification in India
States with Rail Electrification in India
Multiple states and union territories have achieved 100% electrification. It includes Bihar, Delhi, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and many others, which have already achieved full electrification. However, certain states like Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Assam and Karnataka have covered over 91%.
Indian Railway Zones and Electrification Percentage
| Indian Railway Zone | Percentage of Rail Electrification |
| Eastern Railway | 100% |
| Central Railway | 100% |
| Western Railway | 100% |
| Northern Railway | 100% |
| East Coast Railway | 100% |
| South Central Railway | 100% |
| North Eastern Railway | 100% |
| South Eastern Railway | 100% |
| South Coast Railway | 100% |
| South East Central Railway | 100% |
| North Central Railway | 100% |
| South Western Railway | 96.10% |
| Southern Railway | 98.70% |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 98.70% |
| North Western Railway | 99.80% |
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