All train tracks in ‘Broad Gauge’ to be electrified  – all over India

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In the huge expanse of Indian Railways it is important to convert train tracks into an electrified traction so as to reduce fuel expenditure.

According to Railway Ministry officials, 82.08% of the broad gauge tracks in the country have been electrified till 31^st of October 2022 even as work to complete the full electrification.

During the FY 2022-23, till October 2022, Indian Railways has achieved 1223 Route Kilometers (RKMs) of electrification as compared to 895 RKMs during the corresponding period of FY 2021-22. It is 36.64% more than the previous year figures of the corresponding period.

It is worth mentioning that record electrification of 6,366 RKMs was achieved in Indian Railways’ history during 2021-22. Earlier, highest electrification was 6,015 RKM during 2020-21.

As on 31.10.2022, out of 65,141 RKM of BG network of IR (including KRCL), 53,470 BG RKM have been electrified, which is 82.08% of the total BG network.