Indian Railways to Renew 7,900 km of Track by 2027

21 Jan 2026 CW Team

Indian Railways plans to renew more than 7,900 kilometres of railway track over the next two years as part of its ongoing infrastructure modernisation drive, the Ministry of Railways said on Monday.

The ministry said that more than 7,500 kilometres of track renewal work is currently under way in the 2025–26 financial year. In the previous financial year, Indian Railways had already completed the renewal of over 6,800 kilometres of track, reflecting a sustained pace of infrastructure upgrades.

It added that the length of track capable of supporting higher speeds has nearly doubled over the past decade, rising from around 31,000 kilometres in 2014 to more than 84,000 kilometres at present. This expansion has enabled train operations at speeds of 110 kilometres per hour and above across nearly 80 per cent of the national rail network.

According to the ministry, the past 11 years have seen Indian Railways significantly strengthen its track infrastructure and improve safety standards through consistent investment and focused execution. The renewed emphasis on track quality and speed capability is aimed at enhancing reliability, capacity and passenger comfort, while supporting future growth in rail traffic.

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