India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Track renewed

~ 54600 Km

Sectional Speed  (kmph)

2014

2026 (up to Feb'26)

Track Km

%

Track Km

%

130 & above

5,036

6.3

23,713

22.4

110 - 130

26,409

33.3

62,036

58.7

< 110

47,897

60.4

19,923

18.9

Total

79,342

100

1,05,672

100

Upgradation and renewal of tracks is a continuous and ongoing process. The track renewal is carried out as per the laid down criteria based on age, traffic carried, condition etc.

Track Renewal Works are planned and executed duly prioritizing the condition of track and various other factors so as to ensure that track is safe for running of trains at permitted speed.

The details of track renewal carried out across the ...