Bharat Express

Indian Railways

Indian Railways (IR) has achieved a major milestone in locomotive production, surpassing global benchmarks.

PM Narendra Modi hailed India crossing 1 billion tonnes in coal production, calling it a major step toward energy security and self-reliance.

Indian Railways, often referred to as the 'crouching tiger' of India’s growth story, has seen remarkable progress over the past decade.

Indian Railways saves over 640 crore litres of diesel in the last decade, cutting 400 crore kilograms of CO2 emissions.

Union Minister Vaishnaw announced that the Hyperloop project at IIT Madras will feature Asia’s longest Hyperloop tube, measuring 410 metres.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Monday that railway accidents have decreased by 90% compared to previous years.

India is exporting railway equipment, including metro coaches and locomotives, to countries like Australia, the UK, and France.

Indian Railways loaded 1,465.371 million tonnes (MT) of freight in the financial year 2024-25, a notable increase from the 1,443.166 MT in 2023-24.

Indian Railways has seen a steady increase in women participation, with their workforce now making up 8.2%.

The number of women loco pilots in India has grown almost five-fold over the past 10 years, with women now driving trains across the country.