Indian Railways has taken up electrification of Broad Gauge Railway lines in a mission mode and completed electrification of about 97 per cent of the total Broad Gauge Network, said Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwin
Israel's Transportation Ministry reported that in recent days, Israel Railways marked a major milestone in the development plan for the coming decades, with the completion of the upgrade of the signalling system to electronic signalling throughout the country.
"...We needed it. It is important for our tourism and people. This is a big step that has been taken today. I congratulate the Railway Ministry, PM Modi for this..." said National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah.
In a significant move towards bolstering infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects on February 20.
In an endeavour for complete electrification, Northeast Frontier Railway has achieved another milestone by commissioning Dudhnai - Mendipathar (22.823 Track Kilometre) single line section and Abhayapuri - Pancharatna (34.59 Track Kilometre) double line section on March 15.