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PM Modi highlighted India’s railway electrification drive, saying 99.6% of its broad gauge network is now electrified and hydrogen-powered rail technology is advancing.

Indian Railways’ booking system handles 25,000 tickets per minute, with upgrades set to quadruple capacity.

Indian Railways set a national record on 22 May 2025, booking 31,814 tickets in one minute—a major boost for digital governance.

India’s railway system, a backbone of transportation for over 150 years, moves over 10 billion passengers and 1.6 billion tonnes of freight annually.