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Assam reports 100% railway electrification after Lumding–Badarpur section completion
Location not reported14 Sept 2026
Assam’s rail network has been reported as fully electrified following completion of electrification on the 169-km Lumding–Badarpur Hill section, described as the final phase for the state. The update was shared in a social media post cited by PTI and republished by ETInfra.
Why it matters
Full electrification enables electric traction across Assam’s rail network, reducing reliance on diesel locomotives and supporting cleaner, more efficient train operations.
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