With strategic investments, technological advancements and a visionary public policy approach, Indian Railways is redefining connectivity, efficiency, and sustainability
The Indian Railways, often regarded as the crouching tiger of India’s growth story, is one of the world’s most remarkable yet under-discussed examples of how strategic investments in infrastructure and connectivity-focused public policy can yield exponential dividends for national development. The progress made by Indian Railways (IR) over the past decade (2014-2024) could well be considered its golden period of growth and transformation, making it one of the fastest-growing railway networks globally.
What sets India’s railway story apart, making it a lesson for countries and regions with similar growth ambitions? The key lies in a public policy approach best summarised as: planning for the railways has been done with Bharat and for Bharat.