From the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the rapid transformation of India’s railways. He said only 30% of the rail network was electrified in the 90 years after electrification began in 1925, compared with 70% electrified in the last decade. PM Modi said electrification has reduced diesel dependence and benefited the environment. He also highlighted India’s first hydrogen-powered train, calling it a major milestone in the country’s push towards cleaner and more advanced rail transport. Show more Show less
‘70% of rail network electrified in 10 years’: PM Modi hails rail electrification, hydrogen train
From the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the rapid transformation of India’s railways. He said only 30% of the rail network was electrified in the 90 years after electrification began in 1925, compared with 70% electrified in the last decade. PM Modi said electrification has reduced diesel dependence and benefited the environment. He also highlighted India’s first hydrogen-powered train, calling it a major milestone in the country’s push towards cleaner and more advanced rail transport.
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