ELECTRIFICATION OF RAILWAYS

Sept. 13, 2018

Union Cabinet has approved electrification of remaining unelectrified broad gauge (BG) routes of Indian Railways.

About:

Upon completion of electrification of the proposed routes, Indian Railways broad gauge network will be 100% operational on electric traction.
This electrification is likely to be completed by 2021-22.

Benefits:

Proposed electrification is mainly for missing links and last mile connectivity and will increase the operational efficiency, enhance the line capacity and improve the average speed of trains
Post electrification, Indian Railways is likely to save Rs 13,510 crore per annum in fuel bill
It will also generate direct employment of about 20 crore man days during the period of construction.

Source : PIB