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03/04/23 06:36 AM IST

Major achievements of Indian Railways in Financial Year -2022-23

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  • During the Financial Year 2022-23, Indian Railways (IR) achieved milestones in various categories including freight loading, electrification, New Line/ Doubling/ Gauge Conversion, Loco production.
Major Achievements
  • IR has loaded 1512 MT during 2022-23 as compared to 1418 MT during FY 2021-22 registering an increase of 6.63% in terms of loading. This is the highest ever loading for IR in a Financial Year.
  • Indian Railways is rapidly progressing to accomplish Mission100Percent Electrification and become the largest green railway network in the world.
  • During 2022-23, IR has upgraded 530 Kms with automatic signaling as compared to 218 Kms during 2021-22, registering an increase of 143.12%.
  • Large number of Digitally Interlocked Stations have been created from old lever frame to computer based operating system. Electronic Interlocking is being adopted on a large scale to derive benefits of digital technologies in train operation and to enhance safety.
  • To facilitate the public to cross the tracks on roads, during 2022-23, 1065 Flyovers/Underpass were provided as compared to 994 Flyovers/Underpass during 2021-22 showing an increase of 7.14%.
  • During 2022-23, 880 LC gates were eliminated as compared to 867 LC gates during 2021-22.
  • During 2022-23, 30 Freight Terminals were created as compared to 21 Freight Terminals in 2021-22.
  • As part of ‘Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan’, to provide ease of movement for Divyangjans, aged and children on railway platforms, Indian Railways is installing lifts and escalators at railway stations across the country.
  • Indian Railways makes all out efforts to optimally utilise resources by mobilising scrap materials and sale through e-auction.
Source- PIB

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