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- Indian Railways expanded its network of tracks supporting speeds of 130 kmph or higher to over 24,000 kilometers since 2014.
- Despite these infrastructure upgrades, the overall punctuality of train services stands at approximately 77 percent for the 2025-26 period.
- The ministry attributes current performance to factors like track maintenance, technological integration, and operational constraints across shared corridors.
- Efforts to improve speed and efficiency continue through the introduction of new train sets, network expansion, and improved signaling.
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