In 2025, Indian Railways launched 42 major projects worth over ₹25,000 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance passenger and freight services, making train travel safer and faster.
The Ministry of Railways reported exciting developments. This year, travelers can enjoy comfortable sleeper journeys in Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains that promise quicker travel times. With branded food and beverage options at stations, the overall experience is set to improve significantly.
By December 2025, 15 new Vande Bharat Express trains joined the fleet, bringing the total to 164. The new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are particularly noteworthy. They will make overnight travel a breeze, blending speed, comfort, and modern facilities.
Additionally, 13 fully non-AC Amrit Bharat Express trains have started operating, making quality rail travel accessible to more people. The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail Services focus on high-frequency routes, boosting connectivity in busy areas.
The year also saw significant infrastructure milestones. India’s first vertical-lift rail bridge was completed at Pamban, improving connections in Kashmir with the world’s highest Chenab bridge, and extending rail access in the Northeast with the new Bairabi–Sairang line.
From April to November, Indian Railways added over 900 kilometers of new tracks and renewed existing ones across 6,880 kilometers. This marked a notable shift from past years, where the average new track laid was only 4.2 kilometers per day between 2009 and 2014. From 2014 to 2025, this increased to an impressive 8.57 kilometers daily.
Railway speeds are also improving. Train speeds over 599 kilometers reached 130 km/h, with 4,069 kilometers now running at 110 km/h, thanks to enhancements in infrastructure and technology. On another front, 99.2% of the broad gauge network is now electrified, outperforming major countries like the UK, Russia, and China.
In the current financial year, more than 4,224 modern LHB coaches were produced, marking an 18% increase from last year. Overall, Indian Railways has manufactured over 42,600 LHB coaches in the last 11 years. This transition to LHB coaches, which offer better safety and lower maintenance costs, reflects substantial advancements in travel comfort.
Safety remains a key focus. Train accidents have dramatically decreased from an average of 171 annually between 2004 and 2014 to just 11 in 2025-26, emphasizing improvements in safety measures. The budget for safety alone has tripled from ₹39,463 crore in 2013-14 to ₹1,16,470 crore today.
With increasing challenges like weather-related disruptions, advanced systems like the Kavach Version 4.0 Automatic Train Protection system have been implemented, covering 738 route kilometers. This system aids train operators in adhering to speed limits and ensures safety during adverse conditions.
Lastly, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is progressing well, reaching 55.63% physical progress and 69.62% financial completion as of November 30, with expenditures hitting ₹85,801 crore.
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