Rail electrification upgrade across 596 track km to support Vande Bharat, 160 kmph trains on Delhi-Mumbai route

The Ministry of Railways has upgraded electrification infrastructure across 596 kilometers of track in the Kota Division of West Central Railway to support future Vande Bharat services and high-speed train operations. This upgrade includes the commissioning of a modern 2×25 kV traction power supply system, which will be able to meet the higher electrical demands of faster trains and increased freight traffic on the Delhi-Mumbai route.

Saurabh Jain, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the Kota Division, stated that the upgraded system is designed to improve power supply capacity, voltage stability, and reliability. The 2×25 kV system will help the railway network accommodate higher speeds, more frequent train movements, and increased traffic density. Four traction substations have been commissioned in the division, with the latest being the one at Bharatpur, which is now operating at full load.

The electrification upgrade is part of the broader efforts to improve speed and capacity on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor, which is targeted for train operations at speeds up to 160 kmph under Indian Railways Mission Raftaar.