Indian Railways Achieves Milestones in Safety, Modernization, and Global Expansion

With a 90% reduction in accidents, record freight capacity, and growing exports, Indian Railways solidifies its role as a global leader while maintaining affordability and sustainability.

• Indian Railways has reduced railway accidents by 90% through advanced safety measures like the Kavach system and infrastructure upgrades, including replacing 50,000 km of tracks and rebuilding 14,000 bridges.
• Passenger fares remain among the lowest globally, with a 47% subsidy provided, ensuring affordability for millions while increasing general coach availability to serve poorer communities.
• Indian Railways is set to become one of the top three global freight carriers, transporting 1.6 billion tonnes of cargo in FY 2024-25, alongside China and the United States.
• The organization has emerged as a major exporter of railway equipment, supplying locomotives, passenger coaches, and underframes to countries including Mozambique, Bangladesh, and the United Kingdom.
• Indian Railways is progressing toward its sustainability goals, aiming for net zero Scope 1 emissions by 2025 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 through electrification and non-fossil energy initiatives.

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