Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Indian Railways' 2025: Modernization and Expansion
In 2025, Indian Railways made big improvements to make train travel safer and more comfortable.
They introduced new trains like the Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat, which are faster and have better facilities.
They also built new tracks and upgraded old ones, making sure trains can go faster and safer.
Stations were made more modern with better entrances, toilets, and waiting areas.
They also started building a special sleeper train for long trips, which will be ready in 2026.
Additionally, they completed important projects like the first vertical-lift rail bridge and new rail lines in Mizoram.
They also worked on making trains safer with new technology and more safety devices.
Overall, Indian Railways is working hard to make train travel in India much better.
Indian Railways introduced 15 new Vande Bharat Express trains and 13 Amrit Bharat Express trains in 2025.
The first Vande Bharat Sleeper for AC-class travelers is set to be operationalized in 2026.
Significant infrastructure projects completed include the Pamban vertical-lift rail bridge and the Bairabi–Sairang line in Mizoram.
Indian Railways commissioned over 900 kilometers of new track lines and renewed 7,051 track kilometers in 2025.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project achieved 55.63% physical progress and 69.62% financial progress by November 2025.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways
- What
- Modernization and expansion of railway infrastructure
- When
- Throughout 2025 and planned for 2026
- Where
- Across India, with specific projects in Mizoram, Kashmir, and Mumbai-Ahmedabad
- Why
- To improve safety, speed, and comfort for passengers, and to enhance connectivity
- Vande Bharat Express Trains Introduced in 2025
- 15
- Total Vande Bharat Train Services
- 164
- Amrit Bharat Express Trains Introduced in 2025
- 13
- Total Amrit Bharat Train Services
- 30
- New Track Lines Commissioned (April-Nov 2025)
- 900 km
- Track Renewal Works (2025)
- 6,880 track km
- Complete Track Renewal (2025)
- 7,051 track km
- New Track Laid (2014-25)
- 34,428 km
- Sectional Speed Increased to 130 kmph
- 599 track km
- Sectional Speed Increased to 110 kmph
- 4,069 track km
- Broad Gauge Network Electrified
- 99.2%
- Hi-Tech LHB Coaches Produced (FY 2025-26)
- 4,224
- LHB Coaches Manufactured (2014-25)
- 42,600
- Consequential Train Accidents (2025-26)
- 11 (up to November 2025)
- Safety Budget (FY 2025-26)
- Rs 1,16,470 crore
- Fog Safety Devices (2025)
- 25,939
- Kavach Version 4.0 Commissioned
- 738 route km
- MAHSR Project Physical Progress
- 55.63%
- MAHSR Project Financial Progress
- 69.62%
- MAHSR Project Expenditure
- Rs 85,801 crore
Sources
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