India Leads in Electrification for Rail Expansion: Highlights from ASSOCHAM National Conference

At the ASSOCHAM National Conference in New Delhi, officials and experts discussed India's railway modernization, emphasizing electrification, capacity increase, and advanced technology. Notable speeches covered the Rs 85,000-crore expansion plan, AI in cargo visibility, and safety measures. The 'Viksit Bharat' initiative aims for a world-class rail network to boost economic growth.

India is making remarkable strides in railway electrification, according to Mukul Saran Mathur, Additional Member of the Commercial Ministry of Railways. Speaking at the ASSOCHAM National Conference on Friday, Mathur highlighted India's significant progress in expanding its rail network to 68,000 km.

The conference, attended by industry experts and government officials, focused on the Rs 85,000-crore plan for railway expansion in 2023-24. Mathur noted that the railway system transports two crore passengers daily and emphasized the need for additional capacity and modernization, including innovative solutions like the Vande Bharat trains.

Key speakers, including Deepak Sharma and Sanjay Bajpai, discussed modernization strategies like AI-enhanced cargo visibility, transportation reliability, and advanced safety measures. The transformation aims to upgrade the Indian Railways into a world-class network supporting economic growth and connectivity, contributing significantly to the 'Viksit Bharat' initiative.

(With inputs from agencies.)