Indian Railways electrifies 99.2% of its broad gauge network
The Ministry of Railways said on 17 December 2025 that about 99.2% of Indian Railways' broad gauge network has been electrified, ahead of China (82%), Russia (52%) and the United Kingdom (39%) as per a UIC report of June 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Railways said on 17 December 2025 that about 99.2% of Indian Railways' broad gauge network has been electrified, with 100% electrification across 14 railway zones and 25 States and Union Territories. Indian Railways electrified 46,900 route kilometres in 2014â25, against 21,801 route kilometres in about 60 years before 2014. According to the International Union of Railways (UIC) report of June 2025, rail electrification stands at 82% in China, 64% in Japan, 52% in Russia, 39% in the United Kingdom and 100% in Switzerland.
Key facts
- Date
- 17 December 2025
- Broad gauge electrified
- About 99.2%
- Fully electrified
- 14 zones; 25 States/UTs
- Route km electrified
- 21,801 before 2014; 46,900 in 2014â25
- UIC comparison (June 2025)
- China 82%, Japan 64%, Russia 52%, UK 39%, Switzerland 100%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As per the Ministry of Railways on 17 December 2025, about what share of Indian Railways' broad gauge network has been electrified?
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Correct answer: C â 99.2%
PIB 2205232: about 99.2% of the broad gauge network has been electrified.
According to the UIC report of June 2025 cited by the Ministry of Railways, which of these countries has the highest share of railway electrification?
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Correct answer: C â Switzerland
PIB 2205232: as per the UIC report of June 2025, Switzerland has 100% railway electrification, against China 82%, Spain 67% and Japan 64%.
Consider the following statements about railway electrification in India as per the Ministry of Railways (17 December 2025): 1. More route kilometres were electrified in 2014â25 than in about 60 years before 2014. 2. All 18 railway zones listed are 100% electrified. 3. Electrification achieved in 2024â25 was higher than in 2023â24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A â 1 only
PIB 2205232: 46,900 route km were electrified in 2014â25 against 21,801 before 2014 (statement 1 correct). Only 14 zones are at 100%; North Western, Southern, Northeast Frontier and South Western are below (statement 2 wrong). Electrification was 7,188 RKM in 2023â24 and 2,701 RKM in 2024â25 (statement 3 wrong).