Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the electrification of over 40,000 km of railway tracks in the last 10 years, asserting that it reflects India's growing strength. This statement sparked a response from the Northern Railway Men's Union, specifically the Electrification Branch. They questioned the closure of the Central Railway Electrification Organization...
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(CORE) in Prayagraj, considering its significant contribution to electrification efforts. The Union believes that CORE's expertise should be utilized for upgrades, rather than transferring the responsibility to zonal railways. CORE has been credited with revolutionizing electrification and accelerating India's progress, and its closure has raised concerns about the potential impact on future electrification projects.