January 18, 2026 5:20 PM

Indian Railways accelerates track modernisation, boosts safety and high-speed operations

Indian Railways has made significant strides in modernising its track infrastructure and strengthening safety standards, driven by sustained investment and focused execution over the past decade. According to the Ministry of Railways, the efforts have resulted in safer, faster and more reliable train operations across large parts of the national rail network. In the financial year 2024-25, Indian Railways completed track renewal over 6,851 kilometres. The momentum continues in the current finan...