Railways bolster network under Gati Shakti; tracks, freight goals in sight

“When Gati Shakti fostered synergy and collaboration across ministries and departments, it became evident that the Indian Railways stood to gain significantly,” said Shanti Narain, who served as a member of the Railway Board’s traffic division from 1997 to 2001. His statement finds resonance in the data, underscoring that the Railways is the primary beneficiary of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

Consider railway lines as an example. Between 2009 and 2014, railway lines were being laid at an average pace of 4 km per day. This pace has now accelerated to 14 km per day.