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One-fifth of Indian Railways Tracks Now Able to Support 130 kmph Speed

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One-fifth of Indian Railways Tracks Now Able to Support 130 kmph Speed

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  • Indian Railways officials announced that over 20% of the railway tracks now support train speeds up to 130 km/h.
  • A total of 23,000 km of the 1.03 lakh km network has been upgraded with safety measures like fencing and modern signalling.
  • Currently, 54,337 km can accommodate speeds of 110 km/h, with upgrades ongoing for semi-high-speed trains reaching 160 km/h.
  • Indian Railways reported a 4% increase in earnings and a 2% rise in capital expenditure over the past fiscal year.
  • Passenger earnings increased by 6%, contributing to a total revenue of Rs 1.93 lakh crore in the first nine months.

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