Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Indian Railways Achieves 80% Punctuality, Expands Projects
Indian Railways has improved its punctuality to 80%, which is better than many European countries.
The minister also talked about new railway projects, like extending the Kashmir Line and improving safety with over-bridges.
However, some projects in Tamil Nadu are delayed because the state government is slow in giving the needed land.
The minister said the central government is ready to help, but it needs support from the state government to finish these projects.
The budget for railway projects in Uttar Pradesh has also increased a lot since 2014.
Indian Railways' overall punctuality has reached 80%, with 70 divisions achieving over 90% punctuality.
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the improved punctuality and safety measures, including over-bridges.
The Baramulla-Uri new line (46 km) and Banihal-Baramulla doubling (118 km) projects have completed surveys and DPRs but await sanction.
Land acquisition delays in Tamil Nadu are hampering important railway projects, with only 24% of required land acquired.
The budget for railway projects in Uttar Pradesh has significantly increased since 2014, with a historic boost under the current prime minister.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Tamil Nadu government, various stakeholders
- What
- Improved punctuality, new railway projects, land acquisition delays
- When
- Current status and future plans
- Where
- India, Tamil Nadu, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance railway infrastructure, improve connectivity, and boost the economy
- Overall Punctuality
- 80%
- Railway Divisions with >90% Punctuality
- 70
- Ballia Station Train Services
- 82
- UP Railway Budget (Pre-2014)
- Rs 100 crore
- Over-Bridge Designs
- 100+
- Baramulla-Uri Line Length
- 46 km
- Banihal-Baramulla Doubling Length
- 118 km
- USBRL Total Cost
- Rs 43,780 crore
- T-50 Tunnel Length
- 12.77 km
- Chenab Bridge Height
- 359 metres
- Rameshwaram-Dhanushkodi New Line Cost
- ₹734 crore
- Tindivanam-Tiruvannamalai New Line Length
- 71 km
- Tamil Nadu Projects Sanctioned
- 15
- Tamil Nadu Projects Length
- 1,700 km
- Tamil Nadu Projects Cost
- ₹22,808 crore
Sources
Ramagundam-Manuguru Railway Line Gets Green Signal After 10-Year Wait
MPs Want Balaji Railway Division With Tirupati As Headquarters
Punctuality of Indian Railways better than many European nations: Vaishnaw
Land acquisition delays hamper execution of TN railway projects
