IR to go for 100% electrification

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has approved the proposal for electrification of balance un-electrified BG routes of Indian Railways (IR) comprising of 108 sections covering 13,675 route kilometers (16,540 track kilometers) at a cost of Rs.12,134.50 crore. This electrification is likely to be completed by 2021-22.  100% electrification will provide seamless train operation by eliminating detention of trains due to change in traction from diesel to electric and vice versa.