As of early 2026, India holds the title for the world's most electrified rail network in terms of percentage, having achieved a milestone of 99.2% electrification of its broad gauge network by late 2025. This outpaces other rail giants like China, which is around 82% electrified, and Russia at roughly 52%. Under "Mission 100% Electrification," the Indian Railways has transitioned almost entirely away from diesel traction to reduce carbon emissions and lower fuel import costs. While China still possesses the world's largest total length of electrified track due to its massive high-speed rail network (over 45,000 km), India’s feat of nearly total electrification across its entire national 70,000-route-kilometer system is a world-first for a country of its scale. This "green" shift allows for faster, more reliable, and significantly cleaner passenger and freight transport across the subcontinent.