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Indian Railways plans 7,900 kms of track renewal over next two years

New Delhi, January 18 (UNI) Sustained investment in rail infrastructure has significantly enhanced safety and operational efficiency across the national rail network, with Indian Railways completing track renewal works spanning 6,851 kms during 2024-25. Projects covering more than 7,500 kms are currently underway and an additional 7,900 kms of track renewal is planned over the next two years. In a statement issued here, the Ministry of Railways stated that the modernisation push has also sharply expanded high-speed-capable rail corridors, with the length of tracks supporting speeds of 110 kmph and above rising from 31,445 km in 2014 to 84,244 km at present.

Central India's Premier English Daily

Central India's Premier English Daily

Credit: Centralchronicle

Key Highlights

  • This jump enables faster and safer train operations across nearly 80 per cent of the country’s rail network.
  • Substantial progress has also been made in turnout renewal, which is crucial for smooth train movement.
  • In 2024–25, 7,161 Thick Web Switches and 1,704 Weldable CMS Crossings were provided.
  • In 2025–26, over 8,000 Thick Web Switches and more than 3,000 Weldable CMS Crossings are being provided.
  • Mechanised deep screening of ballast, essential for maintaining track stability and improving ride quality, has been carried out consistently.
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