Indian Railways Makes Major Strides in Track Modernisation and Safety

Indian Railways has recorded significant progress in strengthening its track infrastructure and enhancing safety standards through sustained investment and focused execution over the last eleven years. These efforts have contributed to safer, faster and more reliable train operations across the country.

Major Achievements
Track Renewal:
- 6,851 km renewed in 2024–25.
- Over 7,500 km currently underway in 2025–26.
- 7,900 km planned for 2026–27.

High-Speed Capability:
- Track length supporting speeds of 110 kmph+ has nearly doubled.
- From 31,445 km (~40% of network) in 2014 → now 84,244 km (~80% of network).

Safety & Reliability Measures
Turnout Renewal:
- 7,161 Thick Web Switches and 1,704 Weldable CMS Crossings installed in 2024–25.
- Over 8,000 Thick Web Switches and 3,000+ Weldable CMS Crossings being added in 2025–26.

Ballast Deep Screening:
- 7,442 km completed in 2024–25.
- 7,500+ km underway in 2025–26.

Track Machines:
- More than 1,100 procured since 2014, enabling faster mechanised maintenance.

Safety Fencing:
- 15,000 km of fencing installed to reduce cattle run-over incidents and trespassing.

Impact
- Safer, faster, and more reliable train operations across India.
- Strong emphasis on asset reliability, passenger safety, and speed efficiency.

This highlights how Indian Railways is balancing expansion with safety, aiming for a modernised network where most trains can run at 110 kmph or more.