Bhubaneswar, April 10 -- In a landmark step toward enhancing the safety and comfort of rail travel, Indian Railways has announced a series of pivotal decisions aimed at modernizing railway infrastructure. During a crucial meeting at the Ministry of Railways, the Railway Minister outlined new initiatives that will significantly improve passenger experience, particularly in bridge approaches, turnouts, and track surveillance.

One of the key decisions made is the introduction of composite sleepers for bridge approaches and points & crossings, replacing the conventional heavy iron and concrete sleepers. This move marks a major shift toward using modern, lightweight materials to enhance the overall efficiency and durability of railway tracks....