Tracks to transformation: Modernisation is powering a safer, faster Indian Railways
Indian Express·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Indian Railways modernisation programme over a decade renewed 55,000 km tracks, laid 44,000 km long rail panels, and deployed 80,000 km stronger 60-kg rails. Ultrasonic Flaw Detection testing covered 36.2 lakh track km. These efforts improved safety, ride quality, reduced repairs, and enabled faster train operations across India's 1,37,000 km network.
Key Entities
Indian RailwaysTrack modernisation55,000 km renewed tracksUltrasonic Flaw Detection60-kg rails1,37,000 km network