Indian Railways hits 99% electrification milestone: What it means
By January 2026, Indian Railways has electrified a massive 69,427 out of 70,001 route kilometers, covering over 99% of its broad-gauge lines.
Just a decade ago, less than two-thirds were electrified, so this is a huge leap for the country's train system.
States leading the way
25 states and union territories have reached full electrification. Andhra Pradesh is among the states and union territories reporting 100% electrification.
Rajasthan is nearly there at 99%, Tamil Nadu follows at 97%, while Karnataka and Assam are also close to finishing up.
What's next?
The pace picked up big time: from roughly 1km per day over many decades up to the mid-2010s to a much faster rate since the mid-2010s.
Plus, solar power on railway stations has exploded, now at nearly 900 megawatts, with most of it helping run trains cleaner and greener.
For anyone interested in sustainability or tech upgrades in India, this milestone is pretty inspiring.