Gujarat Achieves 100% Railway Electrification; India at 99.6% Broad Gauge Electrification, Only Second to Switzerland

Gujarat has achieved 100% railway electrification, while India has already completed 99.6% of its broad gauge network, ranking second globally after Switzerland.

Gujarat Among States With 100% Electrification

Gujarat has completed 100% electrification of its railway network, including routes serving Ahmedabad.

Railway electrification has also been completed across 25 states and Union Territories, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

At the zonal level, 15 railway zones, including Central, Western and Northern Railway, have completed 100% electrification.

Several other states are nearing completion, with Rajasthan at 99.8%, Tamil Nadu at 98.3%, Assam at 97.9%, Karnataka at 96.8% and Goa at 91.4%.

India Ranks Second Globally

According to a June 2025 report by the International Union of Railways (UIC), Switzerland has a fully electrified railway network, while India ranks second with 99.6% electrification.

India has surpassed China, where 82% of the railway network is electrified, followed by Spain at 67%, Japan at 64%, France at 60% and the UK at 39%.

The achievement places India among the countries with the world's largest electrified railway networks.

48,072 Route Kilometres Electrified Since 2014

• Before 2014, there were 21,801 route kilometres of railway lines were electrified over nearly six decades.
• Between 2014 and 2026, another 48,072 route kilometres were electrified.
• New railway lines and multi-tracking projects are now being approved and constructed with electrification included.

Diesel Consumption Falls By 185 Crore Litres

Railway electrification has also reduced the use of diesel for train traction.

In 2015-16, Indian Railways consumed around 293 crore litres of diesel for traction. This fell to 108 crore litres in 2024-25, marking a reduction of 185 crore litres.

The fall in diesel consumption has reduced dependence on fuel imports and helped lower carbon emissions.

Railways Record Lower Carbon Emissions

According to a NITI Aayog report, rail transport produces around 89% less carbon dioxide emissions than road transport.

Road transport generates about 101 grams of CO₂ per tonne-kilometre, compared with 11.5 grams for railways.

Electrification has also helped improve train speeds and hauling capacity while reducing travel time on several routes.

Over 1,260 MW Of Renewable Energy Operational

Indian Railways is also expanding its use of renewable energy as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

As of June 2026, 1,161 MW of solar power capacity, including rooftop and ground-mounted plants, had been commissioned. Another 103 MW of wind power capacity was also operational.