Indian Railways has surpassed pre-Covid levels in train operations, achieving over 90% punctuality through advanced technology and improved service systems. The government highlighted its commitment to reliable services and efficiency.

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• Indian Railways now operates more trains than before the pandemic, with a 90%+ punctuality rate.
• Advanced signalling systems, real-time monitoring, AI scheduling, and predictive maintenance have contributed to improved on-time performance.
• Out of 68 divisions, 49 have surpassed 80% punctuality, with 12 divisions reaching 95%.
• Indian Railways currently operates over 13,000 passenger trains, including 4,111 Mail and Express trains and 5,774 Suburban trains.
• 129 railway stations have been modernized, with many more to be completed by 2025-26 under a large station redevelopment program.
• Kolkata Metro has expanded by 38 km in the past decade, surpassing the previous 42 years’ growth of 28 km.
• The ambitious Bullet Train project aims to enhance high-speed rail connectivity and modern infrastructure.
• Indian Railways is targeting Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2025, with 97% of operations already electrified.
• The transition from diesel to electric traction is nearly complete, with only 3% of operations remaining.
• Projected emissions for 2024-25 are 20 lakh tonnes, while available offsets are 22 lakh tonnes, positioning Railways to meet Net Zero ahead of schedule.