Indian Railways to Test Galvanized Rails

The Indian Railways is thinking about using special steel rails called galvanized rails in places near the sea and where it's very humid.

These rails don't rust as easily and can last much longer, about 12 years instead of just 2-3 years.

This could save a lot of money because the railways spend a huge amount, around ₹20,000 crore every year, to fix and replace old tracks.

The new rails cost a bit more, about 10% extra, but they should last longer and save money in the long run.

Some experts are worried that these new rails might cause problems with the sensors that check for cracks in the tracks, but others think the railways will find a way to fix this.

The railways have already tested these rails on a small section and are planning to buy a lot more of them soon.