Indian Railways electrifies 99.2% of network—leads the world

India Dec 18, 2025

Big news: Indian Railways has electrified 99.2% of its broad gage tracks as of December 17, 2025, putting India ahead of countries like Japan and China.
This move is all about modernizing travel—think faster trains, lower fuel bills, and a big step toward cleaner transportation.

Why this matters for climate and the future

This push helps India get closer to its Net Zero Carbon goal by 2030.
Since 2014, the electrified network has more than doubled—from about 22,000km to nearly 47,000km—saving a massive amount of diesel (136 crore liters less in FY24 than FY19).
Plus, with more renewable energy on board and fewer emissions than road transport, Indian Railways is making greener travel a reality.