Srinagar, March 25: Indian Railways achieved a significant milestone in railway electrification with the completion of the electrification of the Broad Gauge (BG) route in Jammu & Kashmir of Ferozpur Division.
The completion of the electrification in the Union Territory will improve rail connectivity and the speed of trains in the region. With 85% of Route Kilometres electrified, Indian Railways is rapidly progressing to accomplish Mission 100% Electrification and become the largest green railway network in the world.
Under Indian Railways’ mission of 100% electrification, the total electrification of 298 RKM of Broad Gauge (BG) route in Jammu & Kashmir has been completed, the Indian Railways said in a statement, adding, “This will improve rail connectivity and the speed of trains in the region. Indian Railways is rapidly progressing to accomplish Mission 100% Electrification and become the largest green railway network in the world.”
By achieving 100% electrification, the eco-friendly mode of railway transportation has been ensured, thus reducing dependence on imported crude oil which in turn has resulted in saving of precious foreign exchange for the nation, the statement said.
The Indian Railways said the benefits of switching to electric traction include an environmental-friendly mode of transport, reduced dependence on imported diesel fuel, thereby saving precious foreign currency and reduced carbon footprints, reduced operating cost, haulage of heavier freight trains and longer passenger trains with high haulage capacity of Electric Locomotives leading to increased throughput, increased sectional capacity by eliminating detention on account of traction change and saving of specific energy consumption.
