Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Top 10 Countries with Most Electrified Railway Networks
Many countries are working to make their railway networks run on electricity instead of diesel.
Some countries, like Switzerland and Armenia, have already fully electrified their railways.
Others, like India and China, are very close to completing this transition.
Electrified railways are better for the environment and can be more efficient.
This shift is happening all over the world, with many countries making significant progress.
Switzerland has fully electrified its 5,323 route-km railway network.
Armenia has fully electrified its 780 route-km railway network.
India has achieved 99.6% electrification of its 68,584 route-km Broad Gauge network.
China has electrified around 82% of its 162,000 route-km railway network.
Italy has electrified around 77% of its 16,800 route-km railway network.
- Who
- Various countries around the world
- What
- Electrification of railway networks
- When
- Ongoing, with some countries achieving full electrification
- Where
- Global, with notable examples in Europe and Asia
- Why
- To shift towards cleaner and more efficient transportation
Countries with Fully Electrified Networks
Countries with Partial Electrification
Switzerland and Armenia
Countries with Fully Electrified Networks
Switzerland and Armenia have fully electrified their railway networks, setting a benchmark for complete electrification.
Countries with Partial Electrification
Other countries like India and China have achieved near-complete electrification but are not yet fully electrified.
- Switzerland
- 100% electrified, 5,323 route-km
- Armenia
- 100% electrified, 780 route-km
- India
- 99.6% electrified, 68,584 route-km
- Montenegro
- 95% electrified, 250 route-km
- Belgium
- 92% electrified, 3,602 route-km
- Georgia
- 91% electrified, 1,576 route-km
- South Korea
- 89% electrified, 4,285 route-km
- Netherlands
- 86% electrified, 3,223 route-km
- China
- 82% electrified, 162,000 route-km
- Italy
- 77% electrified, 16,800 route-km