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Indian Railways says 99.7% of broad gauge lines electrified
The Indian Express··3d ago
Indian Railways said 99.7 percent of the Broad Gauge network is electrified as of September 30, 2026. Of 70,502 route kilometres, 70,311 have power, leaving 191 RKm pending in Assam, Karnataka and Goa. Twenty-seven States and Union Territories now have full Broad Gauge electrification across their networks. Southern Railway finished after the 71-km Pattukkottai-Karaikkudi section.
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What It Means For You
- Only Assam, Karnataka and Goa still have Broad Gauge stretches awaiting electrification.
- Assam has 55 RKm pending, Karnataka 120 RKm and Goa 16 RKm, the ministry said.
- New line and multi-tracking projects are being sanctioned with electrification included.
What's Happening
- The Ministry of Railways said it is working to finish the remaining Broad Gauge sections.
- Southern Railway reached 100 percent electrification across 5,068 route kilometres.
- The update was issued on October 9 with figures dated September 30, 2026.
How Far Electrification Has Come
- Railway electrification in India began in 1925 on a Bombay Victoria Terminus to Kurla Harbour run.
- Assam has electrified 97.9 percent of its Broad Gauge network, the ministry said.
- Karnataka stands at 96.8 percent, while Goa has electrified 171 of 187 RKm.
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