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Why Indian Railways Runs Smoothly Despite Iran-Israel-US Petroleum Supply Disruption

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @newsstation   Amid escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the US disrupting global petroleum supplies and causing worldwide fuel price volatility, Indian Railways remains largely unaffected thanks to its visionary electrification drive. As of early 2026, 99.4% of the broad-gauge network (about 69,744 out of 70,117 route km) has been electrified, reducing diesel dependency dramatically. This has saved 178 crore litres of diesel in 2024-25 (a 62% drop since 2016-17), equating to massive annual cost savings and lower emissions. The push, accelerated under successive ministers including Suresh Prabhu, Piyush Goyal, and current Ashwini Vaishnaw, positions Railways for its net-zero carbon emission target by 2030—likely ahead of schedule. Daily operations, carrying passenger volumes equivalent to Australia's population, continue smoothly on electric traction, with new trains flagged off on electrified routes unaffected by the crisis. This far-sighted decision bolsters energy security and sustainability amid global turmoil.