Indian Railways has finished electrifying over 40,000 route kilometers on its broad gauge (BG) network between 2014 and 2015. Between 2004 and 2014, the rate of electrification increased significantly from 1.42 km/day to around 18 km/day in 2022–2023.
At present, 61,813 Route km on BG network has been electrified, which is about 94% of the total Broad Gauge (BG) network of the Indian Railways.
The electrification of balance BG network has been taken up. During 2014-23, Rs 43,346 crore have been spent on electrification. Further, Rs. 8,070 crore have been allocated for electrification during 2023-24.
As on 01.04.2023, across Indian Railways, 459 Railway Infrastructure projects (189 New Line, 39 Gauge Conversion and 231 Doubling) of total length 46,360 km, costing approx. Rs. 7.18 lakh crore are in planning/approval/construction stage.
The improved ride quality index, axle-mounted disc brake system, center buffer coupler for increased safety and anti-climbing features, sturdy and robust design to prevent coach capsizing during accidents, bio-toilets, higher seating capacity, large panoramic windows, FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) panels in AC coaches, microprocessor controlled AC, and other notable features of LHB coaches are just a few of their notable features.
With regards to the roll out of Kavach tenders and completion of work, Ministry of Railways said that optical fibre has been laid out for 3,040 kms, up to 269 telecom towers have been installed, 186 stations have been provided with the equipment, and 170 locomotives have been equipped, as well 827 kms of track side equipment has been installed.
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