Indian Railways' Punctuality on Delicate Tracks: A Comprehensive Review

The punctuality of Indian Railways' trains has seen a decline from 90% in 2021-22 to 73.62% in 2023-24, prompting a parliamentary committee to recommend improvements. The Committee criticized the current punctuality recording methods and suggested a multi-faceted approach to enhance train performance and speed without compromising safety.

A parliamentary committee has raised an alarm over the decline in punctuality of Indian Railways, observing a drop from 90% in 2021-22 to 73.62% in 2023-24.

The Public Accounts Committee's report critiqued the 'misleading' recording methods and urged revisions in punctuality assessments to integrate measurements at all stations, exceeding the current practice.

Despite advancements, speed goals for passenger and freight trains remain unmet. The Committee called for a comprehensive plan involving zonal railways to enhance speeds while safeguarding safety.