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Southern Railway completes 100% electrification of its network after 95 years
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Southern Railway completes 100% electrification of its network after 95 years
Southern Railway has achieved 100% electrification of its network, 95 years after formation, as part of Indian Railways' push toward full electrification.
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Southern Railway has achieved 100% electrification across its entire route network, a milestone reached 95 years after the zone's formation.
Full electrification allows a railway zone to replace diesel locomotives with electric traction, cutting fuel costs and emissions while enabling higher-speed train operations.
The achievement is part of Indian Railways' broader push to electrify its entire national network.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Southern Railway
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Which railway zone of Indian Railways has recently achieved 100% electrification of its network, 95 years after its formation?
- Southern Railway
- Western Railway
- Northern Railway
- South Central Railway
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Answer: A — Southern Railway has achieved 100% electrification across its entire route network, a milestone reached 95 years after the zone's formation, as part of Indian Railways' broader electrification push.
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