The Times of India

Indian Railways almost fully electric: How it compares with Switzerland, China and Japan

The share of electrified routes improved from 24 percent in 2000 to 40 percent in 2017, which further increased to 96 percent by the end of 2024. And eventually as of November 2025, India has electrified 69,427 RKMs, comprising approximately 99.2 percent of its rail network, with 46,900 RKMs accomplished in 2014-2025.