Electrification · Pan-India

Rail Electrification – National Network

Ongoing SOURCE VERIFIEDSource date: 2026-08-12

Route / geography

Indian Railways network

Project position

Large-scale electrification programme reducing dependence on diesel traction and supporting energy-efficient operations.

Current public status

The national infrastructure snapshot reports 99.6% rail electrification by July 2026.

Key facts

99.6% electrification

National network

Progress figure as of Jul 2026