Indian Railways Becomes World’s Second-Most Electrified Rail Network: Complete List of Countries

Indian Railway become one of the fastest growing railway electrification programs in the world. According to the International Union of Railways (UIC) report, India emerges as a global leader in Railway electrification with 99.6% Broad Gauge Network, second only to Switzerland.

Indian Railways promoted rapid electrification to promote cleaner mobility and low carbon emissions.  

The diesel consumption for railway traction falls from 293 crore litres in 2025-16 to 108 crore litres in 2024-2025. It promoted solar and wind power consumption over the decade to support low carbon operations on Indian Railways. 

According to the UIC report, Indian Railways’ achievement in railway electrification stands out globally and has made the country one of the most extensively electrified large railway systems in the world with 99.6% of its broad-gauge network. 

List of Countries with Highest Electrification

Electrification of the worlds transportation system is not only feasible to the energy efficient, However, the goal is to reduce gases like CO2, SO2, Co and emissions of other Green House gases in transporations. 

Indian Railway Zones with an Electrification Network

Indian Railways is committed to sustainable operations through 100%  total Railway Electrification with the use of renewable energy sources. It is based on strategic power procurement planning to reduce the carbon footprint. 

The electrification is through renewable energy sources including solar, wind and hybrid systems (solar, wind and energy storage). As of June, 2026, about 1161 Mega Watt (MW) of solar plants both on Rooftops and on land and about 103 MW of Wind power plants have been commissioned.