Another rail route in Dhigawara-Bandikui section of North Western Railway which is a critical route between Ajmer to Delhi has been electrified and inaugurated by the Minister of Railways.

Highlights

    • After the electrification of this line, the route from Rewari to Ajmer has been electrified and now the electrified trains from Delhi to Ajmer will start soon.

    • Thus, the diesel trains will be stopped, which will eliminate pollution contributing to make cleaner and greener environment in the National Capital Region as well as the dependence on the fuel imported from outside and trains will be operated from the electricity produced in self-reliant India, this will also save significant revenue.

    • Apart from this, the average speed of trains will increase and there will be development of industries, agro-based businesses and progress of villagers and farmers. 

    • To avoid any inconvenience to the farmers, Kisan Rail are being operated by the railways to transport their agricultural products.

    • Indian Railways has set a target to complete Electrification of its Broad gauge network by December 2023.

    • More than 66% of Broad gauge route has already been electrified.

    • With 18065 km of electrification, Railways record an astonishing 371 % increase in electrification during 2014-20 period as compared to 2009-2014.

    • Target is to complete 28143 km of Railway Track electrification by December 2023.

    • Total of 41500 km of track already electrified.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants. The views expressed here are personal.)