October 15, 2025 10:59 PM
Indian Railways’ modernisation drive: 35,000 km of new tracks, next-gen train technologies unveiled
Indian Railways is undergoing one of the most ambitious modernisation programmes in its history, with massive infrastructure expansion and cutting-edge technological upgrades aimed at transforming the country’s transportation landscape. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that 35,000 kilometres of new railway tracks have been constructed and 46,000 kilometres electrified over the past 11 years. During the same period, around 40,000 new coaches were manufactured, significantly boostin...