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8.45 CAPEX has been increased substantially for IR from an average annual CAPEX during
2009-14 of Rs. 45,980 crores to Rs. 2,15,058 crores during 2021-22 (BE) Figure (28).

IR is targeting for 100% electrification of its network by December 2023(figure 29)

Figure 29: Electrified Route km as a percent of total route km

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Electrified Route Kilometer Total Route Kilometer (BG)
Projected Electrified Route Kilometer* Projected Total Route Kilometer (BG)*

Source: Ministry of Railways. * Projections
8.46 In order to provide better amenities IR has embarked on providing Wi-Fi internet services
at all stations (excluding halt stations). As on 5th December 2021, total 6,087 Railway Stations
have been equipped with Wi-Fi facility (figure 30).

Figure 30: No. of Stations equipped with Wi-Fi

Source: Ministry of Railways
8.47 In addition to the above, projects connecting difficult terrain such as Rishikesh -
Karnaprayag line as also the rail network to connect all capitals of north east states are ongoing.
Further, a number of infrastructure development initiatives are envisaged in the National Rail
Plan (NRP) being prepared by Indian Railways (Box 5)