Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Central Railway's Conference Sets Ambitious Expansion Targets
Central Railway held a meeting in Mumbai with engineers who build train tracks.
They talked about expanding the railway system, aiming to build 363 km of new tracks in the coming year.
Over the last three years, they have successfully completed over 900 km of new rail lines.
They also discussed how to solve problems like buying land and ensuring safety.
The goal is to make it easier for people and goods to travel by train, by coordinating efforts and using new ideas.
Central Railway hosted a Deputy Chief Engineers’ Conference in Mumbai.
The conference reviewed the construction organization's performance over the last three years.
A target of 363 km of track opening has been set for 2025–26.
Discussions focused on land acquisition, contracts, and safety.
New projects have been announced across multiple locations.
- Who
- Central Railway and its construction organization
- What
- Conference to discuss railway expansion plans and address challenges
- When
- August 29th & 30th, 2025
- Where
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai
- Why
- To set targets and address challenges for ongoing and new projects.
- Event
- Deputy Chief Engineers’ Conference
- Location
- Mumbai
- Date
- August 29th & 30th, 2025
- 2025-26 Target
- 363 km of track opening
- Last 3 years commissioning
- More than 900 km of new rail sections
- 2023-24 Ranking
- No. 1 among Zonal Railways