Maligaon, April 10 (MExN): 2017: During the financial year that ended on March 31, 2017; Indian Railway has performed exceptionally well in many front. INFRASTRUCTURE CREATION • 2855 kms of new lines, gauge conversion and doubling commissioned. This is the highest ever. • 953 kms of new line commissioned. This is the highest ever. • Entire meter gauge has been converted to broad gauge in north east region. • 2013 kms of electrification has been done (against the target of 2000 kms). This is the highest ever achieved by Indian railways. • 1503 unmanned level crossings eliminated. This is the highest ever. • 1306 ROB and subways completed. This is the highest ever. • 484 manned level crossings eliminated. This is the highest ever. • 750 bridges rehabilitated. This is the highest ever. • 45 freight terminals commissioned. This is the highest ever. The average is about 27. • 658 locomotives were manufactured. This is the highest ever (last year 621). • 4280 passenger coaches manufactured. This is the highest ever (last year 3978). This was stated in a press release issued by Pranav Jyoti Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer.
