The Indian Railways has launched an accelerated infrastructure plan under its “Mission Raftaar” for FY26. This includes renewing 7,900 km of tracks and installing fences to prevent animal intrusions. The goal is to remove speed limits and improve the performance of high-speed trains like Vande Bharat.

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• Railways to renew 7,900 km tracks in FY26 under Mission Raftaar
• Fences to be added along tracks to stop animal intrusions
• Aimed at removing speed caps and boosting average train speeds
• Needed for Vande Bharat trains, which still run below potential
• Targets set after Budget, in consultation with all railway zones
• Safety and punctuality to improve with track and fencing work
• Speed restrictions being re-evaluated across key corridors
• Track upgrades key to achieving 160+ km/h on more routes
• Focus also on faster completion of ongoing infrastructure projects
• Ministry working to modernise network for long-term benefits