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Mission Raftar focuses on increasing the speed of trains and improving railway infrastructure for faster connectivity.
Vande Bharat Express was first launched in September 2019 on the Delhi-Varanasi route.
Indian Railways aims to electrify 90% of its routes by 2025.
East Coastal Railway was recently formed as a new zone for better administration.
Approximately 50 new railway stations were approved in the 2024-2025 budget.
Passenger services contribute approximately 35% of Indian Railways' total income.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project is one of the world's most expensive railway ventures.
RailKart is the new parcel and freight service launched by Indian Railways for e-commerce logistics.
Northern Railway covers the largest geographical area spanning across North India.
Over 100 railway stations have been made plastic-free under Green Railways Initiative.